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Labour would keep two-child benefit cap, says Keir Starmer

Leader says party in power will stick with Tory policy seen as driving low-income families into deeper poverty

The Guardian - UK

Poverty not a hindrance to do wonders in studies, says MLC

Poor financial condition and family background not a hindrance for students to do wonders: Pakalapati Raghuvarma, Chaitanya Yuvajana Seva Sangham founder Majji Kanta Rao felicitated meritorious students who proved their talent in 10th class exam. Urged students to have clear career goal, work with dedication to reach target. Association encouraging…

The Hindu

Rishi Sunak's £19bn scheme blasted as expensive 'sticking plaster'

AN influential think tank has found that the £19 billion scheme launched by Rishi Sunak which was supposed to help people survive the cost of…

The National (Scotland)

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UN says 165 million people fell into poverty in past 3 years of crisis

The Covid-19 pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis and the war in Ukraine have pushed 165 million people into poverty since 2020, the United Nations said on Thursday. The UN is calling for the world's wealthiest economies to pause debt repayments by developing countries to ease the burden.

Radio France Internationale

Cost of living analysis paints 'incredibly bleak picture' of life in the UK, SNP say

AN ANALYSIS of the impact of the cost of living crisis has “painted an incredibly bleak picture” of life in the UK, the SNP have said.

The National (Scotland)

UN agency pushes for debt repayment breaks as poverty rates rocket

Estimated 25 low-income countries spent more than 20% of their revenues on debt servicing last year

The Guardian - UK

Size of Scottish poverty reforms 'not appreciated', IFS director says

THE size of recent Scottish welfare reforms is “not really appreciated” and their impact will be “really quite significant”, a director at…

The National (Scotland)

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Pound on track for best week this year despite recession worries; Gatwick strikes called – as it happened

Strike action involving baggage handlers and check-in staff will “inevitably” cause severe delays, disruption and cancellations, Unite union says

The Guardian - UK

Development projects worth ₹2 lakh crore under way in A.P.: Gadkari

Union Minister Gadkari expressed satisfaction at Andhra Pradesh's development efforts. Projects worth ₹2 lakh crore are in progress, doubling national highways from 4,193 km to 8,744 km. PM Modi's vision of poverty/unemployment eradication through infrastructure is being implemented. Projects worth ₹17,000 crore in Tirupati, inter-modal bus terminus, and Swastya hospital…

The Hindu

Children’s charity urges scrapping of benefit cap on ‘unhappy’ 10th anniversary

The policy was introduced in 2013 under the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition to end the days of ‘blank cheque benefits’.

The Independent UK

Cost of living payments failing to reach those in greatest need, IFS warns

The payments have helped alleviate significant deprivation but their effectiveness in poverty reduction has been limited, the IFS argued

The Independent UK

Lump-sum cost-of-living payments not targeted at those in greatest need – IFS

The payments have helped alleviate significant deprivation but their effectiveness in poverty reduction has been limited, the IFS argued.

The Independent UK

Return of two Victorian conditions caused by bad nutrition - symptoms listed

A report says that scurvy and rickets have been detected in rising numbers, caused by bad nutrition and lack of key vitamins as poverty levels are soaring

Wales Online

'Eye-watering' inequality in UK hitting the North East, new report says

Report by the Fabian Society said that levelling up is needed for all parts of the country

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Nottingham Post

Universal Credit £25 boost for millions every week under new plans submitted to DWP

More help could be on the way

Chronicle Live

DWP Universal Credit £25 boost for millions every week under fresh plans

'Devastating cuts' to Universal Credit have been ordered to be reversed, with the DWP also urged to put a new payment uplift in place which would apply to legacy benefits

Wales Online

Proposal put to DWP for Universal Credit benefits £25 a week rise

Calls made to bring back the uplift after report reveals more than 100,000 people pushed into poverty by additional help axe

Manchester Evening News

DWP urged to adopt £25 a week boost for Universal Credit families

Government urged to 'reverse damaging decision' to stop top up payments - as MP says weekly uplift would raise thousands out of poverty

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The Conversation

Nigeria’s growing population can be an advantage, with better data and a policy focus on young people

Nigeria’s population is currently estimated at over 222 million, with the median age - the age at the midpoint of the population - 18.1 years. This poses challenges and opportunities. Akanni Akinyemi explains in this interview with The Conversation Africa that better data and greater focus on its huge young…

The Independent UK

Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ms. Lauryn Hill will headline Global Citizen Festival to fight inequality

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ms. Lauryn Hill and Megan Thee Stallion will headline this year’s Global Citizen Festival, as the anti-poverty nonprofit looks to focus attention on increasing inequality for girls and young women around the world

The Guardian - UK

Decision to scrap Glasgow night bus service prompts outcry

Poverty campaigners, women’s safety advocates and night time industries among those condemning First Bus plans

The Independent UK

Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor's staff prodded colleges and libraries to buy her books

For colleges and libraries seeking a big name for a guest lecturer, few come bigger than Sonia Sotomayor, the Supreme Court justice who rose from poverty in the Bronx to the nation’s highest court

The Hindu

415 million Indians came out of multidimensional poverty in 15 years, says UNDP study

A total of 415 million people moved out of poverty in India within just 15 years from 2005/2006 to 2019/2021, the United Nations (UN) said on July 11, highlighting the remarkable achievement by the world’s most populous nation.

The Independent UK

AP Month in Pictures: Middle East

Violence continued in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip between Israeli security forces and Palestinian militants. The gallery also shows how people coped with the heat wave around the region and during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia; poverty in Pakistan; and the Pride party in…

The Guardian - UK

Labour urged again to vow to scrap Tories’ two-child benefit limit

Exclusive: Data shows policy, deepening poverty among low-income families, affects about 1.5 million children

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