Poverty in the United Kingdom

Robin Hood, Key Legislators, and Advocacy Groups to Albany: Protect New York Families Washington Left Behind

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Development economics, Aid, Poverty, Extreme poverty, International development, Child poverty, Economy, Academic disciplines, Child poverty in New Zealand, Poverty in the United Kingdom

"As far as I'm concerned, the expanded child tax credit is the greatest progressive achievement since the Affordable Care Act.

Key Points: 
  • "As far as I'm concerned, the expanded child tax credit is the greatest progressive achievement since the Affordable Care Act.
  • It will end extreme poverty for the most vulnerable Americans, lifting millions of children above the poverty line.
  • Together, we can help ensure that New York families do not have to struggle to keep their children safe and healthy.
  • These families are used to working, yet they cannot access any programs meant to help families survive hard times.

Government of Canada releases first annual report from National Advisory Council on Poverty

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Crime prevention, Poverty reduction, Poverty, Articles, Economy, Academic disciplines, Sustainable Development Goal 1, Poverty in the United Kingdom

The Poverty Reduction Strategy included concrete poverty reduction targets and established Canada's Official Poverty Line to measure poverty and track progress toward the targets.

Key Points: 
  • The Poverty Reduction Strategy included concrete poverty reduction targets and established Canada's Official Poverty Line to measure poverty and track progress toward the targets.
  • It also created the National Advisory Council on Poverty to provide independent advice to the Government on poverty reduction; to submit an annual report on the progress achieved toward the Government's poverty reduction goals; and to continue a dialogue with Canadians on poverty.
  • The report tabled yesterday highlights that if progress made toward poverty reduction is maintained, the Government of Canada will meet its overall poverty reduction targets.
  • The Act entrenches into law Canada's Official Poverty Line, the poverty reduction targets and the National Advisory Council on Poverty.

This week in the Commons: 15-19 June 2020

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Monday, June 22, 2020
Legislatures, Events, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, National Health Service, Aftermath of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Brexit, Prime Minister's Questions, Poverty in the United Kingdom

This week in the Commons: 15-19 June 2020

Key Points: 
  • This week in the Commons: 15-19 June 2020
    This week in the House of Commons, MPs asked about the number of children living in poverty in the UK, support for councils, and more in PMQs.
  • There were statements made on the start of post-Brexit trade talks between the UK, Australia and New Zealand, and public order.
  • There were also urgent questions on the two-metre social distancing rule, the Government's strategy to protect jobs and the economy, and more.
  • The prime minister was questioned about child poverty statistics in the UK, the Immigration Health surcharge for NHS and health workers, and more.

This week in the Commons: 15-19 June 2020

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Monday, June 22, 2020
Legislatures, Events, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, National Health Service, Aftermath of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Brexit, Prime Minister's Questions, Poverty in the United Kingdom

This week in the Commons: 15-19 June 2020

Key Points: 
  • This week in the Commons: 15-19 June 2020
    This week in the House of Commons, MPs asked about the number of children living in poverty in the UK, support for councils, and more in PMQs.
  • There were statements made on the start of post-Brexit trade talks between the UK, Australia and New Zealand, and public order.
  • There were also urgent questions on the two-metre social distancing rule, the Government's strategy to protect jobs and the economy, and more.
  • The prime minister was questioned about child poverty statistics in the UK, the Immigration Health surcharge for NHS and health workers, and more.

This week in the Commons: 15 June 2020

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Saturday, June 20, 2020
Legislatures, Events, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, National Health Service, Aftermath of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Brexit, Prime Minister's Questions, Poverty in the United Kingdom

This week in the Commons: 15 June 2020

Key Points: 
  • This week in the Commons: 15 June 2020
    This week in the House of Commons, MPs asked about the number of children living in poverty in the UK, support for councils, and more in PMQs.
  • There were statements made on the start of post-Brexit trade talks between the UK, Australia and New Zealand, and public order.
  • There were also urgent questions on the two-metre social distancing rule, the Government's strategy to protect jobs and the economy, and more.
  • The prime minister was questioned about child poverty statistics in the UK, the Immigration Health surcharge for NHS and health workers, and more.

This week in the Commons: 15 June 2020

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Saturday, June 20, 2020
Legislatures, Events, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, National Health Service, Aftermath of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Brexit, Prime Minister's Questions, Poverty in the United Kingdom

This week in the Commons: 15 June 2020

Key Points: 
  • This week in the Commons: 15 June 2020
    This week in the House of Commons, MPs asked about the number of children living in poverty in the UK, support for councils, and more in PMQs.
  • There were statements made on the start of post-Brexit trade talks between the UK, Australia and New Zealand, and public order.
  • There were also urgent questions on the two-metre social distancing rule, the Government's strategy to protect jobs and the economy, and more.
  • The prime minister was questioned about child poverty statistics in the UK, the Immigration Health surcharge for NHS and health workers, and more.

More than 1 million Canadians lifted out of poverty

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Thursday, March 5, 2020
Crime prevention, Poverty reduction, Poverty, Articles, Academic disciplines, Poverty in the United Kingdom

The Government of Canada has made reducing poverty a core priority, and introduced the country's first-ever Poverty Reduction Strategy in 2018 to set clear goals and help Canadians, no matter where they live or where they come from.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada has made reducing poverty a core priority, and introduced the country's first-ever Poverty Reduction Strategy in 2018 to set clear goals and help Canadians, no matter where they live or where they come from.
  • All Canadians benefit when we invest in programs that help the middle class, grow our economy, and reduce poverty.
  • Canadians are also seeing advantages of the increase to the Guaranteed Income Supplement for seniors, and the middle class tax cut.
  • Canada's First Poverty Reduction Strategy targets a 20 per cent reduction in poverty by 2020 and a 50 per cent reduction in poverty by 2030, relative to 2015 levels.

Half of Single Older Adults in U.S. Lack Income to Pay for Basic Needs

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Elder Index, Poverty in the United States, Poverty, Academic disciplines, Gerontology, Poverty in the United Kingdom, Articles

Among the states, Massachusetts leads the nation with the highest level of economic insecurity for older adults living alone.

Key Points: 
  • Among the states, Massachusetts leads the nation with the highest level of economic insecurity for older adults living alone.
  • On average across the country, 18.2 percent of older adults living alone have income below the Federal Poverty Level.
  • * At least 40 percent of elder adults in every state are at-risk of being unable to afford basic needs and age in their own homes.
  • * More than half of older adults living below the Elder Index rely on Social Security for at least 90 percent of their incomes.

Fuel Poverty

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Saturday, November 2, 2019
Articles, Energy, Economy, Energy policy, Poverty, Energy economics, Fuel poverty, Heating, Development economics, Poverty in the United Kingdom, Efficient energy use

In general, fuel poverty relates to households that must spend a high proportion of their household income to keep their home at a reasonable temeprature.

Key Points: 
  • In general, fuel poverty relates to households that must spend a high proportion of their household income to keep their home at a reasonable temeprature.
  • Fuel poverty is affected by three key factors: a households income, their fuel costs, and their energy consumption (which in turn can be affected by the energy-efficiency of the dwelling).
  • Fuel poverty rates vary across the nations of the UK and cannot be directly comapred due to differences in methodology.
  • Fuel poverty can be allieviated by improving a households income (and their ability to pay bills), reducing their fuel costs, and reducing their energy consumption (by improving energy efficiency).

Feeding America Comments On New USDA Report Findings That Demonstrate Improvement In Food Insecure Population

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Countries, Articles, Food and drink, Famines, Food security, Urban agriculture, United States, Poverty, Hunger in the United States, Poverty in the United Kingdom

This represents a decline of 0.7 percentage points from last year and is the lowest rate since prior to the recession.

Key Points: 
  • This represents a decline of 0.7 percentage points from last year and is the lowest rate since prior to the recession.
  • While the declines are certainly good news, 37.2 million Americans still face hunger, including 11.2 million children.
  • Some of the groups experiencing above-average rates of food insecurity include households with children led by single parents, households with children under age 6, and households with low incomes.
  • The report also presents statistics on how much households spent on food, and the extent to which food-insecure households participated in federal and community food assistance programs for 2018.