UK's poverty map unchanged since Victorian era
Shocking new analysis reveals the UK's poorest areas have remained trapped in deprivation since the Victorian era, with government policies consistently failing to bridge the divide.
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Sweden Targets Fully Cashless Society by 2030
Sweden is leading a financial revolution, with plans to eliminate physical currency entirely within the next decade. Discover how this bold move is transforming everyday life and what it means for the future of money.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Forces Parents to Skip Meals
Exclusive: A damning new report reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit, pushing families into food insecurity and forcing parents to choose between heating and eating.
Record 1.5m Food Parcels for UK Children in Poverty Crisis
Shocking new data from the Trussell Trust reveals an unprecedented surge in child poverty across the UK, with food banks in its network distributing over one million emergency food parcels to children in the past year—the highest number ever recorded.
UK's First Digital Detox Town Bans Mobile Signals
Nestled in the Peak District, the idyllic spa town of Bakewell is pioneering a radical retreat from modern connectivity. With a council-backed initiative to create signal-free zones, it's becoming the ultimate destination for Brits seeking a genuine digit
Millions of Brits Skipping Meals in Cost of Living Crisis
A devastating new report reveals millions of UK adults are going without food for entire days, with parents hit hardest. The Trussell Trust warns of 'unprecedented need' as food bank use soars.
Tony Blair Demands Mandatory Digital ID for UK
Former PM Tony Blair's institute urges the next government to implement a mandatory digital ID system, claiming it could save billions and revolutionise public services. Critics raise privacy concerns.
The Death of the Wallet: Britain's Cashless Revolution
Exclusive report on how contactless payments, digital IDs, and smartphone technology are making physical wallets obsolete for millions across the UK.
UK Parents & Teachers Reveal Truth About Screens in Schools
Exclusive insights from UK classrooms reveal the real effects of digital device integration. Parents and educators share candid experiences about screen time's impact on focus, behaviour, and educational outcomes.
Digital ID Cards: Your Say on the UK's Controversial New Scheme
Exclusive: The UK government is pushing ahead with plans for a digital identity system. We reveal the public's fierce debate over privacy, convenience, and the future of your personal data.
UK Mandatory Digital ID Cards for Migrants Sparks Row
The UK government is set to introduce mandatory digital ID cards for all foreign nationals, a move hailed as a post-Brexit security measure but criticised as a 'poll tax on immigrants'.
Neuroscientist Uses AI to Communicate With Deceased Husband
A leading neuroscientist reveals how she used artificial intelligence to recreate her late husband's consciousness, enabling profound digital communication after death. This revolutionary technology blurs the line between life and the digital afterlife.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Fuels UK Child Poverty Crisis
Exclusive analysis reveals how the UK's two-child benefit cap has plunged 1.5 million children into poverty since 2015, with experts warning of irreversible damage to a generation's future.
HMRC Ends Paper Tax Returns: Mandatory Digital Filing Now
HMRC is permanently ending paper self-assessment tax returns. This guide explains the mandatory shift to online filing, key deadlines, and how to avoid penalties in the new digital-only system.
Quarter of UK pupils too hungry to learn, study finds
Shocking new research exposes the deepening child poverty crisis in UK schools, with teachers reporting a quarter of students arriving too hungry to concentrate, prompting urgent calls for government action.
Greece's Tourism Boom Hides Deep Poverty Crisis
As Greece enjoys a record-breaking tourism season, a stark contrast emerges. A new report reveals the severe impact of the cost-of-living crisis on Greek residents, with many struggling to afford basic necessities amidst the influx of wealthy visitors.
Mum skips meals to feed son in cost of living crisis
A single mother from the UK reveals the devastating choice she faces daily: eating or feeding her child, as soaring food and energy bills push families to the brink.
Urgent Action Needed for UK's Struggling Pensioners
A damning new report reveals a silent crisis engulfing millions of UK pensioners, with soaring living costs and inadequate support pushing many into poverty and isolation. Experts demand immediate government action.
School uniform hygiene poverty crisis hits UK children
Exclusive investigation reveals how hygiene poverty forces UK children to wear unclean uniforms, impacting mental health and attendance. Teachers report alarming rise in cases.
100+ Groups Demand Starmer Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap
A powerful coalition of over 100 women's rights and poverty organisations has issued a stern demand to the incoming Labour government, urging Sir Keir Starmer to abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit, branding it a 'vile policy' that plunges f
Free laptops & broadband for UK households
Thousands of UK families struggling with digital poverty could receive free laptops and broadband under a new government scheme. Find out if you're eligible.
Labour to scrap two-child benefit cap
Labour announces plans to abolish the controversial two-child benefit cap, aiming to lift 250,000 children out of poverty. Critics argue the policy has pushed families into hardship.
HMRC’s Digital Tax Rules: What You Need to Know
New Making Tax Digital rules from HMRC will require businesses to keep digital records and submit VAT returns via software. Here’s how it affects you.
Brown warns of Victorian poverty levels in UK
Former PM Gordon Brown warns of a 'poverty epidemic' gripping Britain, with millions struggling to afford basics as living standards plummet.
Gambling tax urged to end child benefit cap
Campaigners call for higher taxes on gambling companies to fund an end to the two-child benefit cap, aiming to lift 250,000 children out of poverty.
Tax gambling profits to fight child poverty?
A new report suggests taxing the lucrative gambling sector could generate billions to lift children out of poverty. Why isn’t the government acting?
Malaysian students protest period poverty
University students in Malaysia are rallying against 'period poverty,' calling for free sanitary products on campus to combat stigma and financial barriers.
UK pensioners face poverty as housing costs soar
Thousands of elderly Britons are being pushed into financial hardship due to skyrocketing rents and inadequate benefits, warns a new report.
Afghan women refugees endure abuse in Iran
Thousands of Afghan women escaping Taliban rule endure exploitation and hardship as refugees in Iran, with limited access to basic rights and protection.
Eddie the Eagle: I ate from bins to survive
Olympic legend Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards opens up about his struggles with poverty, revealing he once resorted to eating from bins to make ends meet.
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