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.
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New child poverty plan aims to lift 550,000 children out of poverty
The government's new child poverty strategy pledges to lift half a million children out of poverty by 2030, with the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap as its centrepiece. Critics argue the plan lacks long-term ambition.
Green Christmas Gifts: Avoid £921m Waste
Discover expert tips for sustainable Christmas gifts that reduce landfill waste. Learn how to choose practical, eco-friendly presents and avoid greenwashing this festive season.
Asthma breakthrough: Monthly injection replaces steroids
Groundbreaking trial shows monthly tezepelumab injections allow severe asthma patients to reduce or stop steroid medication entirely. Discover this medical breakthrough.
ABN Amro Announces 5200 Job Cuts Over Three Years
Dutch banking giant ABN Amro reveals plans to cut 15% of workforce in strategic overhaul. Discover how this impacts European banking sector and what's next.
Medik8 cuts £19 off anti-ageing cream for Black Friday
Medik8's Advanced Pro-Collagen+ Peptide Cream reduced from £79 to £59.25. Customers report wrinkles 'gone' and skin 'plump and hydrated'. Limited time Black Friday offer.
Loop Earplugs Black Friday Sale Now On
Loop earplugs are on sale for Black Friday, offering relief from snoring, loud music, and sensory overload. Get discounted hearing protection now.
Labour freezes rail fares for first time in 30 years
Keir Starmer announces a landmark rail fare freeze for 2026, saving UK commuters hundreds of pounds. Discover how this cost-of-living measure puts money back in your pocket.
$96.5m BoM website cost sparks ministerial anger
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology faces scrutiny after revealing its controversial website redesign cost taxpayers $96.5m. Environment minister demands explanation for massive budget overrun.
Kent food bank crisis: Demand soars as donations fall
Canterbury Food Bank faces unprecedented demand, distributing over 1,100 parcels monthly. With donations down £80,000, they're fighting a deepening cost of living crisis affecting families across Kent.
Reeves Under Pressure for Wealth Tax in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to address cost of living crisis while facing calls from political rivals to implement wealth taxes. Autumn budget expected to include tax threshold freezes.
China's Poverty Strategy Outperforms US Approach
New research reveals China's systematic poverty reduction has dramatically cut extreme poverty while US inequality widens. Discover the contrasting approaches shaping global economic futures.
Reeves pledges cost of living action in budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to 'grip the cost of living' in the 26 November budget, despite expectations of tax rises to bridge a multibillion-pound spending gap.
UK Rail Fare Freeze: First in 30 Years
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a historic rail fare freeze for 2026, saving commuters hundreds of pounds. Discover how this cost-of-living measure impacts your travel budget.
Young GPs cutting hours despite NHS access plans
Exclusive analysis reveals just 1 in 13 early career GPs work full-time as stress and childcare push doctors to reduce hours. Discover why the NHS faces a staffing crisis.
Premier League clubs vote on new financial rules
Premier League clubs have voted against controversial 'anchoring' but agreed a new 85% squad cost ratio. Discover the implications for football finance.
Reeves on 'Mansplaining' and Budget Pressure
Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks out against media attacks and 'mansplaining' as she prepares to deliver a budget with tax rises and cost of living measures. Read the latest.
Energy price cap rises to £1,758 from January
Ofgem announces a surprise energy price cap increase for January, pushing bills to £1,758. Campaigners warn this offers 'no help to struggling families' amid a £4.4bn energy debt crisis.
Bay Area poverty rate jumps to 16.3% in 2023
New data reveals the San Francisco Bay Area's poverty rate surged to 16.3% in 2023, with 1.02 million residents now living in poverty. Discover how the cost of living crisis is affecting California.
Warm Banks Return as UK Faces Winter Energy Crisis
As Arctic temperatures hit the UK and energy bills rise, thousands seek refuge in community warm spaces. Share your experience with the warm bank phenomenon.
Steam Machine Price Will Be Higher Than Consoles
Valve reveals Steam Machine won't be subsidised, pricing it closer to gaming PCs than consoles. Expected spring 2026 release faces component cost challenges.
Premier League clubs vote on financial overhaul
Premier League clubs meet to decide on new financial rules including spending caps and anchoring that could reshape English football's competitive balance.
Can Democrats flip a red Tennessee district?
In Tennessee, Democrat Aftyn Behn is building a 'coalition of the pissed off' to challenge a Republican stronghold. With the cost of living crisis central to her campaign, could she turn this seat blue for the first time since 1983?
LionTrust profits fall 45%, targets £1.5m savings
LionTrust Asset Management reports 45% profit drop in H1 2024, launching strategic cost-cutting initiative targeting £1.5m annual savings amid market challenges.
Shoppers outraged as toothpaste prices hit £23
Shoppers are furious as toothpaste prices soar to £23, with Colgate and Oral-B brands becoming unaffordable daily essentials. Discover why costs have skyrocketed and what experts say.
Cannabis cuts alcohol intake by 27%, study finds
New research reveals smoking marijuana significantly reduces alcohol consumption. Could cannabis be a tool for cutting back on drinking? Discover the findings.
US-Russia Draft Plan Requires Ukraine Territory Concessions
Secret US-Russia peace plan would force Ukraine to surrender territory and cut military size as Russian strikes kill 25 in Ternopil. Read the full details.
UK wages won't recover 2021 purchasing power until 2044
New analysis reveals UK workers have lost over £4,000 in spending power since 2021, with real wages not expected to recover until 2044. Discover the economic factors behind this decline.
Inflation falls but food prices keep rising
UK inflation eased to 3.6% in October, yet accelerating food prices pose a major challenge for the Bank of England and continue to strain household budgets.
Zero-Waste Pear Hazelnut Chocolate Tarte Recipe
Discover Tom Hunt's sustainable pear hazelnut chocolate torte recipe that transforms kitchen leftovers into a delicious dessert while reducing food waste.
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