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Texas’ statewide poverty rate declines, but several rural counties see increase in poor residents

An influx of highly educated people from other states helped shift the state’s economic fortune. But in many parts of Texas, residents are struggling as jobs dry up.

The Texas Tribune

Sir Lloyd Dorfman gives donation to Christmas appeal as your generosity buys beds for hundreds of children

More than £47,000 has been raised in just three days, meaning 262 children will get a bed this Christmas

The Independent UK

Four month warning as DWP benefits recipients face payments cut – everything you need to know

Child Poverty Action Group cautions that failure to raise cap will push more people beyond its threshold

The Independent UK

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Jagan has shown what real development means, says Revenue Minister

YSR Congress Party (YSRCP)’s Samajika Sadhikara Yatra in Pathapatnam Assembly constituency to uplift people & reduce poverty. Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has invested in human capital.

The Hindu

DWP benefits recipients face payments cut next year – everything you need to know

Child Poverty Action Group cautions that failure to raise cap will push more people beyond its threshold

The Independent UK

A Conversation With 'Hey Girls': How Women Are Reclaiming Control Of Menstrual Health

'Hey Girls' is a menstrual health brand that sets out to provide women with safe and sustainable sanitary products while eradicating period poverty across the UK.

International Business Times UK

Anti-poverty campaigners raise concerns over royal visits to baby banks

Independent Food Aid Network warns of normalising charity as an answer to poverty after Princess of Wales volunteers at Berkshire centre

The Guardian - UK

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War has left Gaza economy at almost total standstill, says World Bank

Washington-based development organisation providing $20m for citizens suffering ‘multidimensional poverty’

The Guardian - UK

Maths to be ‘central focus’ of curriculum improvement plans, says Jenny Gilruth

Maths will be the “central focus” of curriculum improvements, Scotland’s Education Secretary has said, as figures showed the poverty-related…

The National (Scotland)

DWP benefits recipients face payments cut next year – everything you need to know

Child Poverty Action Group cautions that failure to raise cap will push more people beyond its threshold

The Independent UK

Report urges government to lift JobSeeker payments

'Punishingly low' JobSeeker payments are trapping people in a cycle of poverty, with a leading welfare group urging the government to intervene

AAP

DWP benefits recipients face payments cut next year – everything you need to know

Child Poverty Action Group cautions that failure to raise cap will push more people beyond its threshold

The Independent UK

Argentina's Milei Warns Of 'Shock' Austerity As He Takes Office

Latin America's third-biggest economy is on its knees after decades of debt and financial mismanagement, with annual inflation at 140% and 40% of Argentines living in poverty.

Latin Times

My kids had to sleep on the floor when I escaped my abusive ex – the gift of a bed has changed our lives

Mother-of-five tells Holly Evans arrival of proper beds marked a turning point in their lives, as The Independent backs charity’s mission to provide 500 beds for deprived children by Christmas

The Independent UK

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More than a million living in pockets of hidden poverty in England, says study

Measures used to target funding overlook areas where poor, often minority ethnic, people live next to the better-off, analysis shows

AAP

PNG shut out China on security, calls for poverty focus

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has warned the West not to solely pour security investment in the Pacific, saying poverty was a major threat.

The Independent UK

Nearly a million children in UK sleep without beds as Independent supports charity’s national appeal

The Independent is proud to support Zarach, a charity giving beds to children forced to sleep on the floor or share

The Guardian - UK

Sisi poised to win power again, but Egyptians’ minds are on Gaza

There’s no chance of a fair election on Sunday, but Egypt president’s weakness on Gaza is showing in a country racked by poverty, corruption and inflation

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The Independent UK

Revealed: Millions of children at risk from killer mould as families struggle to heat homes

Exclusive: Fuel poverty campaigners demand action before another child dies – as 3.4m families live in ‘Victorian’ and ‘incredibly dangerous’ conditions

The Hindu

No point in criminalising poverty, says expert

Usha Ramanathan, expert on law and poverty, said poverty is not a crime and must be centrally addressed. She pointed out examples of language used in various Acts which had significant implications. She highlighted displacement due to projects like the Sardar Sarovar and the need for Direct Benefit Transfer schemes…

The Hindu

‘Malnutrition is the direct result of poverty’

Poverty increasing globally, UN aims to make world hunger-free by 2030. Malnutrition, physical & mental ailments result of poverty. 16.6% of world population suffer malnutrition. Widening income disparities & unhealthy food habits cause anemia. NSS Unit of college & UNICEF organised seminar to address anemia. Speakers discussed food to be…

The Hindu

India poised to become a developed country by the year 2047, says Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Union FM Sitharaman launched Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra to ensure welfare schemes reach targeted sections. Modi ki Guarantee vehicles tour to spread awareness of schemes like Ayushman Bharat, PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, Jan Dhan bank accounts, PM Awas Yojana and PM Kisan. Economy making rapid strides and will reach…

The Hindu

T.N. plays a pivotal role in development of India, says Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

Tamil Nadu's rich culture and heritage encourages India's development, said Union Minister Sonowal in Mayiladuthurai. He highlighted Union govt's initiatives to uplift people living below poverty line & distributed loan assistance to beneficiaries & women SHG members.

The Hindu

Telangana Chief Minister launches free bus rides for women and enhanced Aarogyasri Scheme

A. Revanth Reddy launched Maha Lakshmi Scheme & Rajiv Aarogyasri Scheme, providing free travel to girls, women & transgender persons in TSRTC buses & financial protection up to ₹10 lakh for families living below poverty line. These are two of Congress' six guarantees.

The Guardian - UK

Letter: Lady Kinnock of Holyhead obituary

Helen O’Connell writes: Her zeal for tackling poverty and injustice in developing countries was such that she came to be known as ‘the MEP for Soweto’

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