6 in 7 Children in Poverty in UK Town
In Newport, Middlesbrough, six out of seven children grow up in poverty. Families and local services demand the two-child benefit cap be scrapped as the government prepares a new strategy.
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Leicester has UK's lowest disposable household income
Leicester ranks bottom in UK for disposable income as cost of living crisis deepens. Will the budget bring relief to struggling families?
UK's 40% Aid Cut to Global Health Fund Sparks Outcry
The UK government's decision to cut its contribution to the Global Fund by 40% has drawn severe criticism from health experts and charities, who warn it will cost lives and undermine pandemic preparedness.
Heiress gives away £100m fortune after son's death
Albina du Boisrouvray, granddaughter of a Bolivian tin magnate, sold everything after her son's tragic death to fund global poverty relief through her FXB Foundation.
Food Stamp Crisis: 41 Million Americans Face Hunger
An American relying on food stamps reveals how political brinkmanship threatens 41 million people's survival. Read this powerful account of food poverty in rural Oregon.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped in Budget
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves confirm the two-child benefit cap will be lifted in the budget, a move costing £2.8bn aimed at tackling child poverty. Read the latest.
Reeves hints at two-child benefit cap removal in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggests scrapping the two-child benefit cap in the 2025 Budget, potentially boosting finances for larger families and tackling child poverty.
Las Vegas teens confront hunger amid Snap benefit cuts
Teens in downtown Las Vegas reveal their fears about food insecurity as government Snap benefits face reductions. Discover how community initiatives are helping families survive.
Reeves to remove two-child benefit cap in budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals plan to abolish two-child benefit cap, potentially lifting 350,000 children from poverty. Budget announcement expected this month.
Kimmel slams food aid cuts at UK food bank
American talk show host Jimmy Kimmel uses London platform to condemn SNAP benefit reductions while volunteering at food bank, highlighting growing poverty crisis.
Trump's Palace Project Amid American Hunger Crisis
As Donald Trump constructs his opulent Florida residence, millions of Americans face food insecurity in a stark tale of two Americas. The Full Story podcast investigates the growing inequality divide.
Dutch Chip Blockade Threatens Car Factory Shutdowns
The Netherlands blocks China's Nexperia from acquiring Nowi, triggering a semiconductor crisis that could paralyse European car manufacturing and escalate global tech tensions.
State Capture: Democracy's Silent Crisis Exposed
A groundbreaking investigation reveals how state capture corruption is systematically dismantling democratic institutions worldwide, with alarming trends showing no country is immune to this growing threat.
India's toxic trash mountains: A human crisis
An investigative report reveals the dangerous lives of waste pickers working on India's towering landfill sites, where toxic conditions and exploitation create a cycle of poverty and environmental damage.
Labour's poverty dilemma: 450,000 children wait
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's cautious approach to child poverty, opting for gradual reform over immediate universal credit expansion despite rising hardship across Britain.
Why USAID's End Isn't Being Mourned Worldwide
As the controversial closure of USAID sends shockwaves through international development circles, Guardian investigation reveals why many recipient countries view this as liberation rather than loss.
UN Chief's Dire Climate Warning: 'Gates to Hell'
In an urgent address, the UN Secretary-General delivers a stark climate crisis warning, demanding immediate global action to prevent catastrophic warming as emissions continue to rise.
Trump's SNAP Cuts Spark Political Firestorm
Donald Trump's proposal to slash SNAP benefits has ignited a political firestorm, with critics warning of catastrophic consequences for America's most vulnerable families.
Trump's Food Stamp Overhaul: States Must Pay
Donald Trump proposes seismic shift in food stamp funding that could leave states scrambling to cover costs for millions of vulnerable Americans.
How Money Transfers Strengthen Global Communities
ACE Money Transfer CEO reveals how remittances are transforming from financial lifelines into powerful tools for community development and economic resilience across developing nations.
JLR Drives UK Manufacturing to 17-Month Growth High
Britain's automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover is driving a manufacturing surge, with new data revealing the sector's fastest growth in nearly 18 months. Discover how JLR's expansion is powering the UK's industrial recovery.
Kolisi joins CVC's £10bn sports investment team
South Africa's World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi teams up with Aston Villa and Olympic stars to shape CVC Capital Partners' massive global sports investment strategy.
Pakistan's Period Tax: Young Lawyer Fights Back
A groundbreaking legal challenge in Pakistan confronts the controversial sales tax on menstrual products, arguing it discriminates against women and violates constitutional rights.
Aid cuts threaten tropical disease progress reversal
Critical funding reductions for neglected tropical diseases could undo years of medical advances, putting millions at risk of preventable suffering as health leaders warn of devastating consequences.
Data Centre Boom Fuels £1.4 Trillion Debt Surge
The explosive growth of data centres worldwide is creating a massive £1.4 trillion debt bubble, driven by insatiable AI and cloud computing demands. Discover how this digital gold rush is reshaping global finance and raising alarm bells among investors.
Dodgers' World Series Win Sparks Global Celebrations
As the Los Angeles Dodgers clinch World Series victory, fans worldwide erupt in celebration. From the neon-lit streets of Tokyo to the bustling squares of Toronto, discover how baseball's biggest moment united nations across continents.
London Consensus Challenges Neoliberal Economic Model
World leaders and economists gather in London to challenge neoliberal dogma and build a new framework for inclusive growth that addresses inequality and climate change.
Gen Z Leads Global Climate Protests Across Nations
A new wave of youth-led environmental activism is sweeping across developing nations, with Generation Z taking centre stage in unprecedented climate demonstrations from Kathmandu to Antananarivo.
Argentina's Economic Agony Under Milei's Austerity
Exclusive report reveals how President Javier Milei's radical austerity measures are devastating ordinary Argentinians as inflation soars and poverty deepens.
Climate Adaptation: Our Most Urgent Battle
As climate impacts intensify, experts argue we must shift focus from prevention to survival. Discover why adaptation is no longer optional but essential for our future.
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