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Billionaires’ wealth surged $6.5tn over past decade, Oxfam reports

Real-terms gains of $33.9tn for world’s richest 1% ‘enough to end annual global poverty 22 times over’, charity says

The Guardian - UK

England’s free school meals rollout risks losing sight of which children need help most

The UK government has announced an expansion of free school meals in England. Starting from September 2026, all children in households receiving universal credit will qualify, removing the previous income cap of £7,400 per year.

The Conversation

Zambia runs on mostly green power, but households use polluting cooking fuel: study suggests how to fix this

Zambia, like many African countries, is facing a crisis over clean cooking fuel. Over 80% of the population still relies on polluting fuels like charcoal and firewood. This exposes families to toxic indoor air, deepens poverty and gender inequality, drives deforestation, and adds to climate change.

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Scotland leading the way in reducing child poverty, new report finds

Scotland is leading the way in reducing child poverty in the UK, a new report has found

The National (Scotland)

Drop in child poverty in Scotland since targets introduced – report

Meanwhile, England and Wales have seen a 15% increase over the same issue, according to the Big Issue.

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on disability benefits: Labour’s rebels are right – these reforms will lead to misery

Editorial: The welfare system needs to change. But these over-hasty cuts will increase poverty, not employment

The Guardian - UK

Family hubs offering support to those in crisis reduced by more than a third

Child poverty levels have risen by more than 15 per cent to include over a third of children

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Quebec provides universal childcare for less than $7 a day. Here’s what the US can learn

Public childcare network is a win for everyone – kids, parents and the government, and the Quebec model is a shining example

The Guardian - US

Hospitality firms need support to improve pay and conditions, report finds

The Fraser of Allander Institute said improving the industry could help the Scottish Government meet its child poverty targets.

The Independent UK

NewVines International Founder on How Shifting Cultural Mindsets Can End Generational Poverty in Africa

NVI's work is grounded in shifting a 'victim mindset' toward a belief in self-empowerment, particularly important in post-colonial societies where people still carry the psychological weight of historic oppression.

International Business Times

Cold washes, no soap for those stuck in poverty prison

Australians stuck below the poverty line struggle to afford to take their children to school or have hot showers, according to a major charity.

AAP

Welfare reforms will lead to ‘appalling poverty’ – Labour MP

Andy McDonald asked for further evidence on how many people will lose out on Personal Independence Payments (Pip) as a result of welfare reforms.

Evening Standard

Indian Activists Seek To Save Child Brides

When wedding season comes in India, the phone of child rights activist Tatwashil Kamble never stops ringing with appeals to stop girls from being married off due to poverty.

International Business Times

‘It’s a tragedy we’ve chosen to withdraw’: Save the Children boss on Labour’s cuts to aid

Moazzam Malik rejects move marks shift from ‘charity’ to ‘partnership’, and decries ‘travesty’ of child poverty in UK

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The Conversation

Who is Iran’s leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?

Ali Khamenei was born in Mashhad, Iran, in 1939, as the second son of a local religious leader, Javad Khamenei, and he grew up in relative poverty.

International Business Times

Vision for Change: Seva Foundation Is on a Mission to End Preventable Blindness

When one thinks of solutions to global poverty, eye care rarely makes the list. But it should, and Seva Foundation has the research to prove it.

The Conversation

Many elite athletes live below the poverty line. Tax-deductible donations won’t solve the problem

As the end of the 2024-25 financial year nears, the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), in partnership with the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF), has launched a new joint fundraising initiative allowing Australians to make tax-deductible donations directly to Australia’s Olympians and Paralympians.

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Unpacking the data: Why India’s poverty decline may not be what it seems

Discussions on poverty in India have long centred on the Household Consumption Expenditure Surveys (HCES) which are conducted nationwide. These surveys measure how much households spend and are often used as a stand-in for household income since reliable income data is hard to collect in developing countries.

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The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar urged to whip Scottish Labour MPs against welfare cuts

ANAS Sarwar has been urged to whip Scottish Labour MPs to vote against welfare cuts which are expected to push 50,000 children into poverty

The Independent UK

Starmer braces for biggest backbench rebellion yet as ‘horrendous’ welfare cuts spark immediate backlash

Charities warned Keir Starmer’s cuts will drive disabled people into poverty

The Conversation

England is expanding free school meals – here’s what could happen if they were given to all children

The UK government has announced an extension of free school meals in England to all children whose parents receive universal credit, in order to address child hunger and poverty.

The Conversation

Nigeria’s economy is growing but rural poverty is rising: 5 key policies to address the divide

The Nigerian economy grew at a robust rate of 3.4% in 2024, the highest it has been since 2019 (except 2021 when the COVID rebound occurred).

The Guardian - UK

‘Fashion is about fantasy’: Max Mara’s short shorts are inspired by postwar Naples

Brand known for no-nonsense style and camel coats channels the glamour and poverty of the city in Italian cinema

The National (Scotland)

'Don't talk over me': Stephen Flynn in spat with Labour MP on disability cuts

STEPHEN Flynn has hit out at Labour's planned cuts to disability benefits in a fiery spat with a Labour MP.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland must 'go beyond mitigating Westminster' with minimum income guarantee

SCOTLAND can go beyond “mitigating a big, bad Westminster government” by making moves to implement a minimum income guarantee in the next…

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