Poverty3 days ago'People here see themselves as less important'Residents, campaigners, community leaders and politicians share hopes for Swindon's Penhill estate.3 days agoWiltshire3 days agoReport calls for minimum income guarantee pilot in ScotlandThe policy would establish an income level below which nobody is allowed to fall, via reform to social security, work and services.3 days agoScotland Politics11 Jun 2025Food bank at 'breaking point' due to low stock Lincoln Foodbank says there has been a significant fall in donations and an increased in demand.11 Jun 2025Lincolnshire8 Jun 2025Stormont strategy to tackle poverty 'not fit for purpose,' says charityBarnardo's NI says the government has committed to no new actions to tackle poverty in Northern Ireland.8 Jun 2025Northern Ireland Politics5 Jun 2025Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more childrenCharities broadly welcome the plans, saying they hope it is a sign of more to come.5 Jun 2025Family & Education4 Jun 2025Food bank manager hits out at two-child benefit capGrahame Lucas says that in Worcester "an awful lot of families just haven't got sufficient money".4 Jun 2025Hereford & Worcester24 May 2025Food banks 'were a lifeline for me' Figures from the foodbank show that more than 77,000 parcels were distributed in NI over the past year.24 May 2025Northern Ireland23 May 2025Food poverty charity struggling to keep up with demandFounder Melanie Vaxevanakis wants to raise £35,000 to support marginalised young people.23 May 2025Bristol14 May 2025More people needing city foodbank than ever beforeCambridge City Foodbank says it has seen a 90% increase in demand since 2019.14 May 2025Cambridgeshire...