Tag #Poverty

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£50bn NHS Cost from Poverty-Driven Health Inequalities

The UK's NHS faces a £50bn annual cost due to health inequalities linked to poverty, impacting hospital admissions, A&E visits, and mental health services, demanding systemic change to prevent further strain.

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No Poverty
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Revised UK Welfare Cuts Still to Push 150,000 into Poverty

The UK government's revised welfare cuts, while less severe than initially planned, will still push an estimated 150,000 people into poverty by the end of the decade, according to their own analysis, despite concessions on Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Universal Credit health top-ups foll...

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No Poverty
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Former World Leaders Warn of Looming Inequality Crisis

Forty former world leaders warn of a looming inequality crisis, urging a new economic coalition to address poverty, environmental issues, and the potential emergence of the world's first trillionaires while nearly half of humanity lives in poverty; the letter specifically calls for debt relief and i...

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Reduced Inequality
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Labour MPs Launch Major Bid to Block UK Welfare Reform

At least 80 Labour MPs are backing an amendment to block the UK government's welfare reform bill, which aims to save £5bn annually by cutting disability and sickness benefits by 2030, citing concerns about increased poverty and inadequate impact assessments; a vote is scheduled for July 1st.

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No Poverty
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Cape Town Gang Violence: Apartheid's Legacy of Death

In Cape Town, South Africa, gang violence stemming from apartheid's legacy claims innocent lives, exemplified by four-year-old Davin Africa and his sister, highlighting the state's failure to address deep-rooted issues despite initiatives like a special police unit and army deployment.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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European Complaint Challenges Spain's Minimum Vital Income Law

A complaint filed with the European Committee of Social Rights alleges Spain's Minimum Vital Income (IMV) law violates the European Social Charter by failing to reach all those in need, citing issues such as compatibility with other income sources, inconsistent regional application, and inadequate a...

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Seville Conference Tackles Shrinking Development Aid Amidst U.S. Absence

The UN's Financing for Development conference in Seville, Spain, aims to mobilize trillions to combat poverty amid reduced U.S. aid and global economic slowdown, featuring the Sevilla Platform for Action with over 130 initiatives to improve resource mobilization and debt management for developing na...

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Kirchner's Imprisonment Highlights Deep-Seated Issues in Buenos Aires' Constitución

Former Argentinan president Cristina Kirchner started a six-year prison sentence in Buenos Aires' Constitución neighborhood on June 17th, 2024, amidst pre-existing issues of drug abuse, prostitution, and high crime rates impacting residents' lives and property values.

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Reduced Inequality
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UK Welfare Reforms Projected to Increase Poverty by 250,000-400,000

The UK government's welfare reforms are projected to increase relative poverty by 250,000 by 2030, but estimates vary from 300,000 to 400,000 depending on the methodology used, impacting 50,000 children.

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No Poverty
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African Debt Crisis: Healthcare and Education Funding Outweighed by Debt Repayment

African nations face a severe debt crisis, allocating €76 billion to debt servicing—more than spending on health, nutrition, and education—despite widespread hunger and poverty; this echoes a past crisis, highlighting the need for comprehensive debt relief and innovative solutions.

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Zero Hunger
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UK Government Announces £5 Billion Welfare Cuts Amidst MP Opposition

The UK government will publish plans today to cut £5 billion from the welfare budget, impacting over 3 million households, including 800,000 PIP recipients who face benefit reductions averaging £4,500 annually and over 2 million Universal Credit claimants; the government claims new protections are i...

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NYC Shelter Closures Threaten 35,000 Immigrant Families

Over 35,000 families with children live in NYC immigrant shelters; 13 shelters will close by June 2025, leaving many without housing; most lack work permits, hindering employment and perpetuating dependence on shelters.

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No Poverty

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