Written by The introduction of UK austerity policies has been associated with a striking increase in the number of babies in Scotland being born smaller or earlier than expected, data suggests. Researchers believe cuts to social security benefits and services are key to understanding these trends, which have hit families living in the poorest neighbourhoods the hardest. […]
They run and kick in ill-matched socks and hand-me-down shoes, but this doesn’t concern the boys of United Football Club Navy (UFCN). This is more fun than scavenging for scrap metal and plastic after school. The club, based in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, has overcome many obstacles despite its shaky beginnings and lack of resources. UFCN […]
Labour gave us Sure Start to tackle child poverty. Now it should hike tax to keep it | Polly Toynbee
As the budget approaches, outrage from the Tories and their media outriders at any mention of proposed tax rises is reaching boiling point. Never a word of what they would do about collapsing public services. Misleading claims about what the well-off pay already (no, the top 1% doesn’t pay a third of all tax) and […]
U.S. States Paying More Than the Federal Minimum Wage This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. The real value of the federal minimum wage ($7.25/hour) has declined steadily since it was last raised 15 […]
Hong Kong leader John Lee unveiled the third Policy Address of his term on Wednesday, vowing to continue his “reform mindset” with “enhanced measures” to boost the economy and improve people’s livelihoods. Chief Executive John Lee at the 2024 Policy Address press conference on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The 2024 policy blueprint […]
A concern group has expressed disappointment at new measures to phase out “unliveable” subdivided flats, calling for a comprehensive resettlement plan and stronger rent controls. A flat converted into bedspace units. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. In a statement issued after Chief Executive John Lee delivered his third policy address on Wednesday, the Concerning Subdivided Units Alliance […]
Charted: How America’s Poverty Rates Differ by Race This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. The U.S. poverty rate stands at 12%, affecting about 41 million people across the country. At the state level, […]
Spencer Platt/Getty Images Spencer Platt/Getty Images The United States is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, yet over 10 percent of people – nearly 40 million – live in poverty. It’s something we see, say, if we live near a tent encampment. And it’s also something we feel. More than a third of […]
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