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Blame this loss on the Democratic party’s poor offering to low-wage America

Letter: Benjamin Selwyn says the Democratic party failed to drain the swamp of poverty and inequality that amplifies Trump’s faux populism, while Paul Nickells points the finger at Joe Biden’s late departure

The Guardian - UK

Pair admit targeting Crown of Scotland and Stone of Destiny in poverty protest

A glass cabinet was damaged during the incident at Edinburgh Castle last November.

The Independent UK

1st term undercuts Trump's worker vows

Trump tried to slash protections for the working poor in ways that have been forgotten by many

Salon

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‘We were a bit naive about privacy’: LadBaby on blackmail, backlash – and their Christmas No 1s

They are the couple who became pop stars and anti-poverty campaigners, fundraising for food banks with their songs about sausage rolls. Then came threats so extreme the anti-terror police stepped in ...

The Guardian - UK

Mothers in High Court challenge over two-child limit ‘rape clause’

Child Poverty Action Group, which is supporting the women’s case, has described the current benefit rules as ‘inhumane’.

The Independent UK

Emotional abstracts recount Zimbabwe’s struggles and strength

Zimbabwe’s dramatic landscapes and enduring struggles resonate in Gillian Rosselli’s abstract paintings, which reveal her homeland’s resilience amid drought, poverty and environmental decline. Rosselli has made her European debut this year with two major exhibitions – at the Zimbabwe pavilion in the Venice Biennale and at the “Also Known as…

Radio France Internationale

Big companies profit from poverty but aren’t obliged to uphold human rights. International law must change – scholar

There is some disagreement among legal practitioners and scholars about whether corporations have duties under international law.

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UK Government condemned for keeping children in poverty by not axing two-child cap

THE UK Government has been condemned by the SNP for the “conscious” and “calculated political decision” to keep children in poverty…

The National (Scotland)

Harris’ economic plan would protect kids

Research suggests direct, unrestricted financial support may reduce child abuse and help keep families together

Salon

Janey Godley: a remarkable comic who built a career on her own terms

The Glaswegian comedian who grew up in poverty and married a gangster put her life experience at the heart of her work

The Guardian - UK

UK austerity policies ‘increased rate of premature and low birth weight babies’

Exclusive: Researchers who studied babies in Scotland believe cuts to benefits and services are linked to rise

The Guardian - UK

From period poverty to gender-based violence: how women refugees in Uganda are standing up for their rights

International charity ActionAid has been working with women and young activists in refugee settlements who are advocating for their communities, fostering leadership skills and creating economic opportunities

The Guardian - UK

Half of people think poverty will rise under Labour in next five years – survey

MORE than half of people expect the number of those living in poverty to have risen by the end of the Labour Government’s current term,…

The National (Scotland)

Housing, social care and universities: who lost out in the UK budget?

Rachel Reeves made funding the NHS a priority but people working in other areas said they were disappointed

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Anti-monarchy group calls for meeting with Prince William on 'inequality'

THE CEO of anti-monarchy group Republic has called on Prince William to meet to discuss poverty and inequality after Prince William dismissed…

The Conversation

TB in Africa: global report shows successes, but Nigeria and DRC remain important hotspots

The World Health Organization’s 2024 Global Tuberculosis report reveals a sobering reality. Formidable challenges remain in the fight against the world’s most infectious disease: persistent poverty in high burden countries; increased rates of infection among vulnerable populations; the inability to find and treat all missing cases; and funding shortfalls.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Labour’s choices: emphasising a big state amid economic challenges

Editorial: The budget favours increased public spending and taxation, contrasting with Tory austerity. However, there were missed opportunities to address poverty and inequality

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25 ‘Non-Nepo’ Celebrities Who Grew Up In Poverty And Made It On Their Own

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The Conversation

South Africa’s fight against extreme poverty needs a new strategy - model shows how social grants could work

South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth.

The Conversation

Palestine’s economy teeters on the brink after a year of war and unrelenting destruction

The Palestinian economy has been devastated beyond recognition. Israel’s intense military operations in Gaza have led to unprecedented destruction, wiping out much of the enclave’s essential infrastructure, private property and agricultural resources.

Fortune

Childcare crisis: How men and employers can combat 'time poverty' for working mothers

A childcare crisis is hitting households, communities, and economies. The private sector is central to solving it.

Evening Standard

Sarwar says Labour will ‘end austerity’ as he challenges SNP ministers on Budget

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar spoke out as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver the Budget on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

Carbon emissions of richest 1% increase hunger, poverty and deaths, says Oxfam

Consumption of the world’s wealthiest people also making it increasingly difficult to limit global heating to 1.5C

The National (Scotland)

Over a million Scots life expectancy worse due to inequality caused by austerity

YEARS of austerity leading to inequality and poverty across Scotland is still the biggest contributor to stagnating life expectancy among Scots,…

Latin Times

New Mexico Pushes for Baby Bonds to Tackle Child Poverty Amid Growing State Interest

With 75% of children on Medicaid, New Mexico considers baby bonds to bridge economic gaps and promote financial literacy statewide.

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