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Students face poverty from course they 'do for love'

Students, academics, and union representatives are calling on the government to adopt new models to replace unpaid placements for social work students.

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Democrats avoid dynastic disaster

New Jersey Democrats can now get back to the basics

Salon

Italy's Poverty Reaches Record Levels Despite Economic Recovery

Despite economic recovery, Italy faces a concerning rise in poverty levels, highlighting socio-economic disparities and challenges.

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33 People Share The ‘Poverty Food’ Of 2024

Food prices have steadily risen since 2020, so knowing how to feed yourself on a budget is becoming an essential skill for many households. The post 33 People Share The ‘Poverty Food’ Of 2024 first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Have Poor And Troubled Paris Suburbs Won Olympic Gold?

Less than 500 metres separate the Stade de France -- the sparkling centrepiece of the Paris Olympics -- and the crumbling Francs-Moisins estate plagued by poverty and crime.

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The Guardian view on rising poverty levels: political attacks on the poor have produced penury

Editorial: Politicians should say how welfare will support claimants with daily living costs rather than stigmatising recipients

The Guardian - UK

A minimum wage alone can’t fix the UK poverty scandal

The 25-year-old pay floor is justly celebrated but doesn’t tackle issues that mean exploitation and misery for many

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The Observer view on deprivation: poverty data is a mark of shame for Tory rule

Prioritising tax cuts for the better off while letting children bear the brunt of financial hardship is not only cruel, it makes no financial sense

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In Georgia, a Basic Income Program’s Success With Black Women Adds to Growing National Interest

Participants who received an average of $850 per month used it for paying bills, reducing debt and improving credit.

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Digested week: This cough has lasted for ever – our amazing GP knows just what to do

Emergency swab tests follow my disputed report of the kids’ symptoms. Plus: a tradition of duff political predictions

The Guardian - UK

Are fewer kids playing sports?

In 2022, 53.8% of children aged 6–17 played sports, down from 58.4% in 2017.

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Mississippi House advances Medicaid expansion with work requirements

The Mississippi House of Representatives passed H.B. 1725 on February 28, 2024, which would expand Medicaid eligibility for people who earn up to 138% of the federal poverty level and meet work requirements.

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Poverty is deepening in modern Britain – but will economic growth be the solution?

Official figures will trouble Rishi Sunak during an election year as millions found to be struggling

The Guardian - UK

You’ve heard stories of poverty in Britain. Now here’s the irrefutable evidence of a society failing its poorest

Figures show even ‘absolute poverty’ is getting worse. The safety net has been shredded, says Tom Clark, contributing editor of Prospect magazine

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300,000 more UK children fell into absolute poverty at height of cost of living crisis

Nearly fifth of population struggled with basic needs, it emerges, as charities accuse government of failing poorest

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Where to start with: Buchi Emecheta

The Nigerian author of Second Class Citizen wrote from real-life experience about the universal problems of poverty and oppression that could be the burdens of women everywhere

International Business Times UK

'Real Suffering and Poverty Is Not An Exhibit to Enjoy': Tourist Slammed For 'Enjoying' Mumbai Slum Tours

Western tourists are increasingly being criticised for documenting poverty and low income communities during their travels.

The Hindu

Violence, homelessness, and women’s mental health

There needs to be case for situating mental illness and related symptoms within a life frame

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Salon

How essential are free school meals?

"As of 2023, several states have implemented their own universal free school meals policies"

The Guardian - UK

Government urged to tackle poverty to help the NHS

Healthcare delays in deprived communities mean greater need for expensive emergency treatment, research finds

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‘It’s about giving them dignity’: how Tees Valley schools are taking on poverty

Pupils’ lack of food and sleep is leading one education trust in northern England to focus more on families

The Guardian - UK

‘Desperate neglect’: teachers washing clothes and finding beds as poverty grips England’s schools

Schools risk being overwhelmed by hungry, exhausted children from freezing homes, headteachers and campaigners warn

International Business Times UK

Economics of Period Products: Top 5 Countries Where Menstruating is Expensive

The financial burden of having a period varies worldwide, pushing as many as 500 women into period poverty.

The Hindu

Has poverty really dropped to 5% in India?

Has poverty really dropped to 5% in India? The Hindu Parley Podcast discusses the question

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Failure to insulate UK homes costing thousands of lives a year, says report

Analysis finds 58 people have died due to cold homes every winter day since 2013 Tory pledge to ‘cut the green crap’

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