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The South African president spoke about poverty, hope and resilience in his annual speech.

The Chancellor faces pressure to act over a rise in bills in April, with the money-saving expert warning of a 'national act of harm' which could plunge another 1.7million into fuel poverty

Martin Lewis suggested that the additional rise from £2,500 to £3,000 in April could force nearly two million households into fuel poverty increasing the overall number to around 8.4million

The agreement met widespread opposition in South Africa amid worsening poverty and power cuts

The Money Saving Expert founder has written to the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt urging him to postpone a planned rise in energy bills. He warns another 1.7million being plunged into fuel poverty

As the Taliban denies women access to any schooling, there has been a rise in students being married off to ease family poverty

Jeremy Hunt urged to reconsider raising state-subsidised energy rate from April as market prices make delay affordable

Government plans to upgrade energy efficiency of homes will help only 5.8% of fuel poor households by 2030, campaign group claims

Health reports show that major and widespread illnesses in the city are linked to poverty

Twelve years ago, Abdel-Karim Abu Jalhoum fled war and poverty in the Palestinian territory of Gaza for safety in Türkiye. On Monday, the massive earthquake that devastated parts of Türkiye and Syria killed him and his entire family. The Palestinian foreign ministry said Abu Jalhoum, his wife Fatima, and their…

Twelve years ago, Abdel-Karim Abu Jalhoum fled war and poverty in the Palestinian territory of Gaza for safety in Turkey.