Billionaire wealth hits $18.3tn as Oxfam warns of oligarchy
Oxfam's annual inequality report reveals billionaire wealth surged to $18.3tn in 2025, accusing governments of repressing protests and capitulating to the rich. Read the full analysis.
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Author's decade of poverty exposes publishing's harsh reality
An anonymous novelist details earning just £1,500 in ten years, comparing the publishing industry's lack of workers' rights to a 'rogue' operation. Read their stark account of artistic poverty.
M&S investigates after vigilante films in-date food in bins
Marks & Spencer launches investigation after viral video shows wheelie bins full of edible food behind a store. The exposé highlights the UK's food waste crisis amid rising food poverty.
London's 'Hidden' Unpaid Carers Living in Poverty
Experts reveal thousands of London's unpaid carers are unaware of financial support, with 29% living in poverty. A new awareness campaign is urged to help.
Year-long PIP delays push disabled claimants into poverty
Severe delays in Personal Independence Payment processing, with some waiting over a year, are forcing vulnerable people into debt and hardship. The DWP's digital reforms offer little near-term relief.
World Bank: 25% of developing countries poorer than 2019
A World Bank report reveals a quarter of developing nations are poorer than pre-pandemic, with sub-Saharan Africa hit hardest. Global growth has 'downshifted', threatening poverty reduction. Read the full analysis.
12 Proven Policies to Aid Global Poor Effectively
As global aid budgets shrink, expert Bjorn Lomborg outlines 12 highly cost-effective policies that could save millions and boost the global economy. Discover where each pound does the most good.
Five Charities at Heart of Guardian's 2025 Appeal
The Guardian's 2025 Christmas Appeal raised over £1.8m for five vital UK charities tackling loneliness, poverty, and youth support. Discover their transformative work.
Reeves Condemns Farage Over Two-Child Benefit Cap Comments
Chancellor Rachel Reeves denounces Nigel Farage's proposal to limit benefit cap removal to British-born families, calling it divisive. New law aims to lift 550,000 children from poverty.
School essentials out of reach for low-income families
New research reveals nine in ten Australian families are anxious about affording back-to-school items, with child poverty projected to rise. Discover the impact on education.
Sisters of Watts nurture LA community for a decade
Four sisters from Watts, Los Angeles, have spent ten years running a vital non-profit, tackling food poverty and social exclusion. Discover their inspiring community work.
London's hidden hygiene poverty crisis exposed
Exclusive data reveals a third of Londoners are forced to choose between food and hygiene products, with children missing school and adults job interviews. A new coalition aims to end the scandal by 2030.
Soaring UK food prices make even basic staples unaffordable
A personal account of how UK food inflation is pricing families out of basics like lentils and rice. With food bank use soaring, we examine the crisis and demand government action.
Kinship carers sleep on sofas due to lack of support
A Sky News investigation reveals kinship carers are sacrificing beds and jobs to keep children out of care. New support laws are pending. Read the full story.
US Poverty Rise: A Warning for UK & Europe
Rising US poverty, a result of minimal state capitalism, is championed by UK right-wing figures like Farage and Badenoch. Experts warn Europe against this dangerous import.
Pope Leo: No Room for God Without Room for Humanity
In his inaugural Christmas Eve sermon, Pope Leo delivers a powerful message linking care for migrants and the poor to divine acceptance. Read his urgent call for compassion.
Father Rejects Santa Myth to Avoid Christmas Debt Trap
A writer explains his deliberate choice to not teach his children about Santa Claus, fearing the 'moral economy' of Christmas that judges parents by spending. With 1 in 3 UK families struggling, he calls for honesty over festive fantasy.
Activists dressed as Santa steal food for needy in Canada
Activists in Santa and elf costumes stole groceries from a Montreal supermarket to feed the hungry, protesting corporate greed amid a cost-of-living crisis. Read the full story.
Grandmother's struggle to afford Christmas for kinship children
A kinship carer shares her emotional battle with debt and grief, unable to buy Christmas presents for her grandchildren. She calls for better support for families like hers. Read her story and find out how to help.
Nottingham's Salaam Shalom Kitchen Counters Hate with Food
In Nottingham, the Salaam Shalom kitchen brings Muslim and Jewish volunteers together to combat food poverty and social division. Discover how this community project offers an antidote to rising antisemitism and Islamophobia.
Community 'Warm Spaces' Rise as Energy Bills Soar
As energy bills hit record highs, community 'warm spaces' have surged across the UK. We visit one in Southwark where residents find warmth, food, and vital connection amidst the cost of living crisis.
Australian Tax System Benefits Wealthy, Data Reveals
New ABS figures expose Australia's skewed tax system, where the richest 10% receive $22bn in super breaks while JobSeeker recipients languish below the poverty line. Discover the true cost of inequality.
K-Shaped Christmas: Wealthy Splurge as Many Struggle
A stark economic divide defines the 2025 holiday season. While a wealthy minority fuels luxury spending, many face rising costs and poverty. Explore the data behind the 'K-shaped' economy.
Explaining the UK's New Child Poverty Strategy
The UK government has unveiled a new strategy to tackle child poverty. We break down the key measures, funding, and what it means for families across the nation. Read the full analysis.
Labour abolishes two-child limit on benefits
The new Labour government has abolished the controversial two-child benefit limit. While a vital step, experts urge further action to meet child poverty targets. Read the analysis.
Labour's child poverty plan: Scrap two-child limit, hint at welfare reform
Labour launches a new child poverty strategy, pledging to end the two-child benefit cap. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden insists further welfare reform is still needed to tackle rising costs and inactivity. Read the full details.
Guardian 2025 Charity Appeal Partners Announced
The Guardian and Observer's 2025 charity appeal launches, supporting four UK partners tackling poverty, homelessness, and social isolation. Discover how you can help.
Labour's strategy aims to lift 550,000 children from poverty
Labour's new child poverty strategy targets lifting 550,000 children above the poverty line by 2030, tackling the stark reality that most poor children now live in working families. Discover the plan's key measures.
Labour's Plan to Lift 550,000 Children from Poverty
The Labour government unveils its child poverty strategy, targeting 550,000 children by 2030 with expanded childcare, free school meals, and support for vulnerable families. Read the full details.
Labour tackles child poverty with new budget and early years plan
Labour's new strategy tackles child poverty by lifting the two-child benefit cap and funding early years support. Discover the impact on families and the political shift.
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