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Beauty queen row exposes xenophobia towards immigrants in South Africa

Saga over contestant’s nationality reflects hatred of other Africans fuelled by poverty among black population

The Guardian - UK

Pawnbroker profits in the UK are up – the industry has been a constant through history for people in poverty

For a clear signal that the cost of living is still biting for many, you just need to look at how business is booming at the UK’s largest pawnbroker, HT. The company recently reported a 12.5% rise in pre-tax profits to £9.9 million for the first half of 2024.

The Conversation

You might be struggling to find a dentist, but self-dentistry is a very bad idea

Many people in the UK are struggling to access adequate dental care to help keep teeth healthy. NHS dentistry is in decline and dental hygiene poverty on the rise. Budget cuts are contributing to “dental deserts” across the country where there’s minimal or no NHS dental health care provision and…

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Right-Wing Think Tank Pushes States to Ban Guaranteed Income Programs

Despite widespread support for cash grants, a dark money-funded policy group is influencing GOP lawmakers to prohibit them.

Capital & Main

Meghan Markle Sparks Outrage After Her New Business Venture Uses “African Women As Props”

“These women should not be used cynically to make shopaholic Western women feel better for purchasing yet another handbag that they don't need.” The post Meghan Markle Sparks Outrage After Her New Business Venture Uses “African Women As Props” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Douglas Ross torn down in free school meals row as SNP blame 'austerity agenda'

JOHN Swinney accused the Tories of having “destroyed” Scotland’s future – as he hit back at attacks for abandoning plans to make free meals…

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes: Ministers ‘standing by’ free school meals for all primary pupils pledge

THE Scottish Government is “standing by” its commitment to provide free school meals to all primary school pupils, the Deputy First Minister…

The National (Scotland)

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Why are UK teens the least happy in Europe?

A recent report showed UK’s teenagers have grown dissatisfied with life. It calls for economic and educational reforms.

Al Jazeera

Swinney’s slimmed-down plans prompt criticism of ‘managed decline’

First minister makes eradicating child poverty his top priority while Scottish Labour says he had ‘no vision’

The Guardian - UK

Most pensioners in poverty will lose Winter Fuel Payment, research shows

MOST pensioners in poverty will lose their Winter Fuel Payment (WFP) under Labour UK Government cuts according to fresh analysis.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney: I'm optimistic about tackling child poverty despite budget cuts

JOHN Swinney will say today he is “optimistic” about cutting child poverty – despite presiding over cuts worth £500 million ...

The National (Scotland)

Starmer to face test next week as MPs vote on limiting winter fuel allowance

Plan to means-test benefit for pensioners criticised by opposition parties and some Labour backbenchers

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on poverty in Britain: desperation in plain sight

Editorial: New Trussell Trust research is both alarming and shaming. Labour cannot defer action while waiting for an economic upturn

The Guardian - UK

'Disaster for climate': Greens react as Scottish Government confirms £500m of cuts

A £500 million package of cuts announced by the Scottish Government has been branded a “disaster for our climate” by the Greens as Shona…

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The Conversation

Poor people are business owners, too – but myths around poverty and entrepreneurship hold them back

Nearly 1 in 5 people in the world lives in poverty. Even in many developed countries such as the U.S., poverty rates exceed 12%. In an age of breathtaking technological progress and dynamic social change, poverty remains stubbornly persistent.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney reveals policy pledges but warns of 'challenging financial backdrop'

SCOTLAND'S First Minister has pledged to set out plans to grow the economy, deliver net zero and eradicate child poverty in his legislative…

The National (Scotland)

'We need to regain trust with pro-Palestine campaigners', says Cabinet Secretary

SCOTLAND’S Social Justice Secretary has admitted the Government has work to do to rebuild trust among pro-Palestine supporters – but stressed…

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on the autumn budget: Labour must break this cycle of sluggish growth

There are tough decisions to be made, but living standards must improve if the economy is to be rescued

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Scrapping two-child benefit limit ‘would still leave 100,000 young Britons in poverty’

Impact of abolishing policy would be dented unless overall cap is reformed, figures show

Salon

Dems, hear Eminem's one-man culture war

Is there room for Slim Shady in the vision of America we heard at the DNC?

The Independent UK

School leaders call on ministers to scrap ‘poverty-producing’ two-child benefit cap

Sir Keir Starmer’s government has been under pressure to scrap the two-child benefit cap

The National (Scotland)

These are the top fringe events at the SNP's 2024 conference

THE SNP’s annual conference is set to run from Friday to Sunday in Edinburgh with a major focus on how the party moves forward following a huge…

The Independent UK

Britain’s children facing ‘happiness recession’ compared to European counterparts, Children’s Society warns

‘Alarm bells are ringing’: Children’s Society warns of ‘deeply worrying picture’ on wellbeing of British teenagers

The Independent UK

Nearly three in 10 teachers ‘bring in food for hungry pupils’

Teachers in the North West of England reported the biggest increase in personally providing food to hungry pupils

The Independent UK

Child neglect worsening as professionals warn of ‘disastrous combination’ of poverty and struggling services

Ninety per cent of frontline workers said poverty was a driving factor in cases of child neglect

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