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New Delhi got a makeover for the G20 summit. The city's poor say they were simply erased

New Delhi has gotten a makeover ahead of this week’s summit of the Group of 20 nations

The Independent UK

More poverty-hit pupils may arrive at school with dirty clothes this term – poll

Most teachers expect hygiene poverty to increase this coming term, a study found.

The Independent UK

Disha Police thwart marriage of minor girl in East Godavari district

The Disha Police thwarted the marriage of a minor girl at Pullapadu village in East Godavari district on September 3 (Sunday) and convinced the parents of the girl to allow her to continue her studies. The girl is studying intermediate first year and poverty was stated to be the reason…

The Hindu

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UK rents rise faster in deprived areas – and drag more people into poverty

Cost doubles in some poor urban districts, driven in part by mortgage rate rise, UK-wide study shows

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on extreme poverty: the law should make essentials affordable

Editorial: Benefits are still too low and deep poverty is harmful. The idea of a new minimum standard of living is a good one

The Guardian - UK

One in four teachers giving extra food to hungry students, charity says

Children coming to school with little to no food in their lunch bag, staff warn

The Independent UK

Gabon's economy: A wealth of resources that fails to trickle down to the population

As a group of senior Gabonese military officers announce they have seized power and placed President Ali Bongo under house arrest, we take a closer look at Gabon's economic situation. The Central African nation is the fourth-largest oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa, but a third of its population lives below…

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Former A.P. CM Chandrababu Naidu supports caste-based census

TDP chief Naidu calls for caste-based Census to aid poverty alleviation; outlines 6 election promises for Andhra Pradesh.

The Hindu

Tuesday briefing: How Ofgem’s new price cap drop will affect you this winter

In today’s newsletter: Despite a lower cap on energy bills, the cost of heating could remain crippling high and leave millions in fuel poverty

The Guardian - UK

Exploitation and low pay causing poverty among care workers, TUC finds

TUC says urgent investment needed in ‘Cinderella sectors’ to head off demographic timebomb

The Guardian - UK

Extreme poverty to be eradicated in Kerala by November 1, 2025, says Chief Minister

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan announced that extreme poverty in the state will be eradicated by Nov 1, 2025. Govt. has sought support from local bodies, agencies, institutions and individuals to uplift 64,000 families. He urged Kerala society to protect its secular fabric and highlighted the state's welfare measures. Onam celebrations…

The Hindu

SNP by-election victory 'would force Labour rethink on child poverty', says FM

HUMZA Yousaf has said that a victory for the SNP in the upcoming Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election could force Labour to rethink their stance…

The National (Scotland)

TB research shows a good diet can cut infections by nearly 50%

For centuries, we have known that tuberculosis is a social disease. It thrives on poverty and social factors such as malnutrition, poor housing, overcrowding, unsafe work environments and stigma.

The Conversation

In Rwanda, teenage pregnancies are rising. The cost is high, analysts say

Previous efforts to combat teen pregnancies were met with success in Rwanda, but that progress has now stagnated.

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The Conversation

Hotels and employment aren't major 'pull factors' for refugees – here's what really draws people to move

People make decisions about where to live, when to leave and where to move based on several complex factors. Among policymakers and people who study immigration, the term “push” factor is used to describe what drives people to leave a country (for example, violence, persecution or poverty).

The National (Scotland)

Labour's two-child cap stance slated as 1600 kids affected in target seat

THE Labour party’s priorities have been branded “broken” after figures showed more than 1600 children in their big target seat of Rutherglen…

The National (Scotland)

'Highly partisan': FM slates Gordon Brown over social security comments

HUMZA Yousaf has branded Gordon Brown’s criticism of Social Security Scotland as “highly partisan”.

The Hindu

10 trade unions and Samyukt Kisan Morcha resolve to fight against Central government policies

Ten CTUs and SKM plan to launch protests against Union govt's policies ahead of 2024 General Elections. They seek to unite workers and peasants to address the "alarming situation" caused by pro-corporate policies. They will hold protests across India in Dec 2023-Jan 2024 to challenge poverty, slow economy, and lack…

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What does living at the poverty line look like?

Inflation affects families at different income levels unevenly as the poorest Americans pay a larger share of their incomes on food and housing.

The National (Scotland)

Gordon Brown claims Scotland's social security agency a 'waste of money'

GORDON Brown’s commitment to devolution is being questioned after he claimed that Scotland’s separate social security agency was a “waste of…

Al Jazeera

Asia’s poor grew by 68 million people after pandemic, report says

More than 155 million people were living on less than $2.15 a day last year, Asian Development Bank says.

WEKU

Progressive Arévalo moves to decisive lead in Guatemala's presidential election

Outsider Bernardo Arévalo appeared to be the "virtual winner" of Sunday's election to be Guatemala's next president after voters made a decisive choice for change.

The Guardian - UK

A social tariff could bring a warm glow to UK energy policy

A lower price cap will still mean unaffordable bills for many. Yet a fairer alternative has been quietly dropped

The Guardian - UK

Poorest UK families enduring ‘frightening’ collapse in living standards, survey finds

Survey of frontline social workers finds 120,000 children are living in destitution

The Independent UK

Hungry children stealing food as tens of thousands living in extreme poverty: ‘Like the 1800s’

Children scared to go to school because they can’t afford clothes that fit, charity warns

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