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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)

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.

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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’

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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

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'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…

The National (Scotland)

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 Conversation

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 National (Scotland)

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

The Guardian - UK

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

The Guardian - UK

Dems, hear Eminem's one-man culture war

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

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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

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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

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer's weather comment proves fuel poverty point, warns minister

A SCOTTISH minister has taken aim at a comment Keir Starmer made about the weather during a major speech in the Downing Street rose garden ...

The Guardian - US

Is ‘No tax on tips’ a distraction from the fight to end sub-minimum wages?

Trump and Harris have vowed to ban taxes on tips. Critics say it’s not a solution for service workers’ unlivable wages

The Independent UK

'Barcelona or die' For Senegalese dreaming of Europe, the deadly Atlantic route is not a deterrent

Salamba Ndiaye is one of thousands of young Senegalese who try to leave the West African country each year to head to Spain, fleeing poverty and the lack of job opportunities for young people

The Guardian - UK

NHS nurses from overseas ‘pushed into poverty’ by UK welfare rules

Exclusive: nursing body says staff are being punished by benefits policy for those on temporary visas

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer slammed ahead of 'things will get worse before they get better' warning

LABOUR have been accused of “shamefully picking up where the Tories left off” as Keir Starmer prepares to tell the UK that “things will get…

The Independent UK

‘A bad winter would finish me off’: The pensioners facing fuel poverty

One man is required to keep his bungalow at 22 degrees due to his chronic illness

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