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Amount stolen from India by colonial Britain revealed in new report

THE British Empire has reportedly drained India of $64.82 trillion and significantly stifled the country’s industrial growth leading to poverty,…

The National (Scotland)

Aussie Millennial Working 60 Hours a Week Says Earning £35,000 Is Just 'Above the Poverty Line'

Chris Booy struggles with high living costs in Australia, working multiple jobs yet feeling financially strained and advocating for change.

International Business Times UK

A tale of two Americas

In a curious coincidence, the inauguration of Donald Trump falls on a day we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King

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Can Labour cut welfare spending and still be seen as a party of social justice?

Labour’s embrace of plans to reduce the incapacity benefit bill by £3bn has the potential to trigger a backbench revolt

The Guardian - UK

Billionaires’ wealth grew by £1.6 trillion last year, Oxfam says

Billionaire wealth has grown faster last year, and now the world can expect at least 5 trillionaires within a decade, even as the number of people in poverty has barely budged since 1990

The Independent UK

Wealth of world’s billionaires grew by $2tn in 2024, report finds

Rate of wealth growth last year was three times faster than 2023, Oxfam inequality research reveals

The Guardian - UK

World Bank says the global is economy is growing steadily, but not fast enough to help ease poverty

The world economy is growing steadily in the face of global conflict, protectionist trade policies and high interest rates

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PhD numbers slip as students made to live 'in poverty'

Australia's future economic growth and research prospects are at risk with meagre incomes deterring prospective candidates from undertaking a PhD.

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Community savings groups in Uganda are good stewards of local people’s money – and of outsiders’ funds too, research shows

Imagine being unable to borrow money for basic needs or emergencies because the bank is too far away or demands collateral or identification that you can’t provide. For millions of rural people living in poverty around the world, this is a daily reality. Yet a recent study my research team…

The Conversation

Scotland can join small European nations with world's lowest child poverty, FM says

JOHN Swinney has said that Scotland could join the ranks of small European nations with the lowest child poverty rates in the world – as long as…

The National (Scotland)

Parental mental health biggest cause of child protection referrals in England

Public service cuts and ‘stark impact of poverty’ are causing worse outcomes for children, according to survey

The Guardian - UK

TV chef: Child poverty strategy must include healthy start scheme improvements

The scheme helps some families to buy healthy foods like milk or fruit and get free vitamins.

The Independent UK

John Swinney to set out vision for eradicating child poverty in Scotland

John Swinney has said he is “under no illusions” about the time it will take ministers to achieve his goal of ending child poverty – with…

The National (Scotland)

Academies haven’t raised pupil achievement – there’s no need for them to have privileges that other schools do not

The UK education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, is planning to cut some of the freedoms academy schools currently enjoy in England to refocus on improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils. Critics say academies are hugely successful but my research has shown there are better ways to make education fairer.

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The Guardian - UK

Tory police cuts are only part of the ongoing crisis affecting victims of crime

Austerity affected courts, prisons and public services while rates of poverty surged, creating the conditions for more crime

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Argentina’s austerity year: painful cuts, rising poverty and a geopolitical gamble

Editorial: In his first 12 months Javier Milei has imposed drastic economic measures – sparking protests while banking on an IMF bailout

Radio France Internationale

Haiti's future remains 'hanging in the balance' 15 years after earthquake

Remembrance of the catastrophic earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010 comes as the country faces major challenges, including gang violence and extreme poverty.

The National (Scotland)

First Minister to announce £3m scheme to combat child poverty

JOHN Swinney will urge Scottish people to “think big and act bold” when he announces proposed measures to tackle child poverty on Wednesday.

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Evening Standard

Two-child cap not the only lever we have to tackle poverty, says Rayner

The Deputy Prime Minister was speaking in Glasgow on Thursday.

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The 24 Cheapest Places To Retire in the US

When you're trying to balance a fixed income with an enjoyable retirement, the cost of living is a crucial factor to consider. Is your city the best?

The National (Scotland)

SNP hail analysis that ending two-child cap 'will help 50,000 Scots children'

THE SNP have said that their mitigation of the UK Government’s two-child cap will be a “lifeline” for 50,000 Scottish children, citing a new…

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar under fire on two fronts after 'throwing in towel' on SNP Budget

THE Scottish Government has hit back at Anas Sarwar for claims he made about the two-child cap during an interview with the BBC...

The National (Scotland)

Social Justice Secretary to announce Scottish Budget will eradicate child poverty

The Social Justice Secretary is to pledge to eradicate child poverty through warm safe homes, sustainable jobs and benefits.

Evening Standard

Social Justice Secretary to announce Budget will eradicate child poverty

Shirley-Anne Somerville will make the announcement later on Tuesday.

The Conversation

Nigeria’s economy in 2025 doesn’t look bright – analyst explains why

Nigerians may be wondering whether the year 2025 will bring the “renewed hope” promised by the President Bola Tinubu administration – or whether they are in for another year of economic despair.

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