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Americans are losing key food subsidy as prices get higher and higher

As the cost of living in the U.S. has gone up, government subsidies to help people pay for basics have disappeared one-by-one. Up next on the chopping block: Emergency allotments of a food-assistance program that supports 30 million Americans living in 32 states.

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Lee Anderson backs out of deal to deliver 48,000 Lib Dem leaflets criticising him

The Ashfield MP told the Lib Dems if they sent him a stack of their new poster pointing some of his quotes on the death penalty, food banks and poverty he'd distribute them himself. So they did. Here's what happened

Daily Mirror

'Pay your age' period pants for teens and tweens amid cost of living crisis

With a third of UK women and girls currently experience period poverty, period underwear has become increasingly popular

Manchester Evening News

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'I used socks and toilet paper growing up in period poverty because pads were a luxury to me'

The Welsh Government has launched Period Proud Wales aiming to provide funding for products in schools and public places and break down the taboo around periods

Wales Online

Colombians march to support President Petro's social and economic reforms

Thousands of people took to the streets across Colombia's major cities on Tuesday to support economic and social reforms put forward by President Gustavo Petro as part of efforts to reduce poverty, exclusion and inequality in the South American country.

Reuters

Carers struggling to meet cost of living demands with little increase in government payments

The payment and allowances for carers has not increased in nearly a decade and advocates say it is pushing already exhausted carers into more stress and poverty.

ABC News

Period poverty campaigner describes MBE as ‘great accolade’

Freedom4Girls founder Tina Leslie collected her honour from the King at a ceremony at Windsor Castle.

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PPRP pledges title deed conversion for poor farmers

The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) is promising to give title deeds to Sor Por Kor landholders in a bid to alleviate poverty in rural areas, according to PPRP MP for Phayao, Thamanat Prompow on Monday.

Bangkok Post

Has the rise of swearing made our society more violent?

Letters: Martin Webber ponders the history of profanity, Tom Wilson thinks it shows poverty of expression, and Douglas Holleley reflects on a parent’s influence. Plus letters from Gordon Glassford and Judith Flanders

The Guardian - UK

'Denying NHS heroes compensation for long Covid is cruel slap to people Tories clapped'

Condemning our NHS heroes to poverty despite them risking their lives to save ours during the height of the coronavirus pandemic is an appalling, unforgivable breach of trust

Daily Mirror

‘Marine-style hazing’, poverty wages and lifelong injuries: The sad, secret life of cheerleaders

Though it looks glamorous, the life of a professional cheerleader for the NFL or NBA is often demanding, dangerous and demeaning. Holly Baxter reports on the experiences of the lowest-paid people on the field

The Independent UK

I know the inhumanity of prepayment meters. Forget reform – they should be abolished

The energy companies’ recent climbdown is pleasing, but the prepay system is fundamentally unfair. It’s got to go, says author Kerry Hudson

The Guardian - UK

DR Congo dandies honour fallen icon

KINSHASA: Flamboyant dandies paraded near the tomb of one of their icons in DR Congo's capital Kinshasa, flaunting coveted designer labels in stark contrast to the grinding poverty surrounding them.

Bangkok Post

UK Government 'failing to take child poverty seriously' claims SNP MP

A Glasgow MP has called for Tory ministers to follow the example of Holyrood and introduce a UK-wide version of the Scottish Child Payment.

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Prawit vows to lift millions from poverty

The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader on Friday pledged to raise 20 million people out of poverty as he announced the party's policy platform for the upcoming general election.

The Independent UK

‘Marine-style hazing’, poverty wages and lifelong injuries: The sad, secret life of cheerleaders

Al Jazeera

Five takeaways from Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation address

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

Daily Mirror

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt dashes hopes of more energy support after Martin Lewis plea

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

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Martin Lewis warns Brits of 'frightening' 20% energy bill rise just weeks away

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

Evening Standard

Tottenham miss out on South Africa sponsorship deal worth £42.5m after major outcry

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

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis warns of 'national act of harm' coming in April in stark government message

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

The Guardian - UK

‘No escape’ for Afghan girls forced out of education and into early marriage

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

The Guardian - UK

Act now on energy bills subsidy or see fuel poverty surge, says Martin Lewis

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

The Guardian - UK

Greenpeace threatens legal action over UK failure to meet fuel poverty targets

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

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Top five chronic health problems in Newcastle linked to poverty and lifestyle

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

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