Tag #Poverty

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High Tariffs on Cambodian Goods Unlikely to Reshore Manufacturing

The Trump administration's 49% tariff on Cambodian goods, the highest rate imposed, is causing an existential crisis for Cambodian factories and workers, with no expectation of reshoring manufacturing to the U.S., as companies explore alternative locations and U.S. consumers face higher prices.

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Argentina's Poverty Rate Fluctuates Sharply Under Milei's First Year

Following a sharp devaluation and subsequent inflation surge, poverty in Argentina reached 52.9% in the first half of 2024 under President Javier Milei's administration, before declining to 38.1% by year's end due to inflation reduction; however, this remains higher than pre-2024 levels.

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theguardian.com
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UK Households Face Crushing Bill Increases Amidst Welfare Cuts

Rising energy bills (£1,849 annually), council tax increases (up to 9.99% in some areas), and welfare cuts will push an additional 250,000 people into poverty, disproportionately impacting low-income households and exacerbating the UK cost of living crisis.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Brazilian Mother Attempts to Sell Newborn for Baking Lessons

In Goiânia, Brazil, police rescued a 27-day-old baby from an alleged human trafficking scheme involving its mother, who planned to use the money from the sale for rent and baking lessons; three others were arrested.

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Knesset to Hold Extended Session to Pass Key Bills Before Passover Recess

The Knesset is holding an extended session starting Monday at 9:00 a.m. to pass several bills before the Passover recess, including proposals for a new airport near Nevatim Air Base, a National Poverty Directorate, and increased oversight of the Public Broadcasting Corporation (KAN).

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theguardian.com
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UK Government Faces £14 Billion Budget Deficit, Weighing Tax Hikes and Welfare Cuts

Facing a £14 billion budget shortfall, the UK government may need to increase taxes on pensioners and wealthier individuals, or implement further welfare reforms, due to insufficient impact of previous changes and global economic uncertainty.

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elpais.com
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San Salvador's City Center Displacement: Over 8,000 Vendors Evicted

Over 8,000 street vendors in San Salvador's city center were displaced in February 2025 due to a territorial reorganization, raising concerns about poverty and the erosion of cultural heritage amidst a climate of fear and increased foreign investment.

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No Poverty
liberation.fr
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Record Number of Evictions in France Amidst Inflation Crisis

A surge in evictions in France has left 24,000 households homeless in 2024, double the number from ten years prior, largely due to inflation and the accelerated eviction procedures of the 2023 Kasbarian-Bergé law. The Fondation Abbé-Pierre is calling for preventative measures and increased financial...

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bbc.com
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UK Households Face "Awful April" as Essential Bills Soar

A combination of rising water bills (by £10 per month on average in England and Wales), energy prices (£111 annual increase), and council tax (up to 9.5% increase) is severely impacting low-income families in the UK, particularly single parents, many of whom are already struggling to meet basic need...

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dw.com
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Contrasting Reports on Poverty in Argentina

Argentina's INDEC reported a significant drop in poverty during the second half of 2024; however, this is countered by widespread reports of increased indigence and unemployment, creating a complex picture of the country's economic reality.

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dailymail.co.uk
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UK Welfare Cuts to Leave 150,000 Carers Without Benefits

The UK government's plan to cut welfare benefits will leave 150,000 unpaid carers without their weekly allowance, saving £500 million by 2030, sparking a furious backlash from opposition parties and some within the Labour party itself, due to the plan's impact on vulnerable individuals and families.

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theguardian.com
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UK Welfare Cuts to Leave 3.2 Million Households Worse Off

The UK government's welfare cuts, detailed in a new impact assessment, will leave 3.2 million households worse off by an average of £1,720 annually, pushing 250,000 people into poverty, sparking outrage among Labour MPs who threaten to rebel against the changes expected to be voted on in May.

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