An anonymous novelist details earning just £1,500 in ten years, comparing the publishing industry's lack of workers' rights to a 'rogue' operation. Read their stark account of artistic poverty.
Marks & Spencer launches investigation after viral video shows wheelie bins full of edible food behind a store. The exposé highlights the UK's food waste crisis amid rising food poverty.
Experts reveal thousands of London's unpaid carers are unaware of financial support, with 29% living in poverty. A new awareness campaign is urged to help.
Severe delays in Personal Independence Payment processing, with some waiting over a year, are forcing vulnerable people into debt and hardship. The DWP's digital reforms offer little near-term relief.
A World Bank report reveals a quarter of developing nations are poorer than pre-pandemic, with sub-Saharan Africa hit hardest. Global growth has 'downshifted', threatening poverty reduction. Read the full analysis.
As global aid budgets shrink, expert Bjorn Lomborg outlines 12 highly cost-effective policies that could save millions and boost the global economy. Discover where each pound does the most good.
The Guardian's 2025 Christmas Appeal raised over £1.8m for five vital UK charities tackling loneliness, poverty, and youth support. Discover their transformative work.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves denounces Nigel Farage's proposal to limit benefit cap removal to British-born families, calling it divisive. New law aims to lift 550,000 children from poverty.
New research reveals nine in ten Australian families are anxious about affording back-to-school items, with child poverty projected to rise. Discover the impact on education.
Four sisters from Watts, Los Angeles, have spent ten years running a vital non-profit, tackling food poverty and social exclusion. Discover their inspiring community work.
Exclusive data reveals a third of Londoners are forced to choose between food and hygiene products, with children missing school and adults job interviews. A new coalition aims to end the scandal by 2030.
A personal account of how UK food inflation is pricing families out of basics like lentils and rice. With food bank use soaring, we examine the crisis and demand government action.
A Sky News investigation reveals kinship carers are sacrificing beds and jobs to keep children out of care. New support laws are pending. Read the full story.
Rising US poverty, a result of minimal state capitalism, is championed by UK right-wing figures like Farage and Badenoch. Experts warn Europe against this dangerous import.
A food hygiene expert reveals the safest methods for reheating Christmas turkey, vegetables, and more to avoid food poisoning this Boxing Day. Follow these essential tips.
In his inaugural Christmas Eve sermon, Pope Leo delivers a powerful message linking care for migrants and the poor to divine acceptance. Read his urgent call for compassion.
A writer explains his deliberate choice to not teach his children about Santa Claus, fearing the 'moral economy' of Christmas that judges parents by spending. With 1 in 3 UK families struggling, he calls for honesty over festive fantasy.
Activists in Santa and elf costumes stole groceries from a Montreal supermarket to feed the hungry, protesting corporate greed amid a cost-of-living crisis. Read the full story.
A kinship carer shares her emotional battle with debt and grief, unable to buy Christmas presents for her grandchildren. She calls for better support for families like hers. Read her story and find out how to help.
In Nottingham, the Salaam Shalom kitchen brings Muslim and Jewish volunteers together to combat food poverty and social division. Discover how this community project offers an antidote to rising antisemitism and Islamophobia.
As energy bills hit record highs, community 'warm spaces' have surged across the UK. We visit one in Southwark where residents find warmth, food, and vital connection amidst the cost of living crisis.
A Guardian report from Atlanta reveals starkly different experiences of food affordability under Trump's second term, from soaring pantry demand to luxury caviar bumps. Discover the economic divide on your plate.
A new study reveals the world's top food destinations. Naples takes the crown, but no UK city made the top 30. Discover the full list and the Italian dominance.
New ABS figures expose Australia's skewed tax system, where the richest 10% receive $22bn in super breaks while JobSeeker recipients languish below the poverty line. Discover the true cost of inequality.
Market Place Food Hall has opened in London's West End with five floors of surprisingly affordable food from 16 traders. Discover the must-try dishes and why it's a game-changer for pre-theatre dining.
The UK's Food Standards Agency warns consumers with allergies to avoid Dubai-style chocolate after finding undeclared peanut and sesame. Read the full safety alert.
A stark economic divide defines the 2025 holiday season. While a wealthy minority fuels luxury spending, many face rising costs and poverty. Explore the data behind the 'K-shaped' economy.
The UK government has unveiled a new strategy to tackle child poverty. We break down the key measures, funding, and what it means for families across the nation. Read the full analysis.
The new Labour government has abolished the controversial two-child benefit limit. While a vital step, experts urge further action to meet child poverty targets. Read the analysis.
Labour launches a new child poverty strategy, pledging to end the two-child benefit cap. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden insists further welfare reform is still needed to tackle rising costs and inactivity. Read the full details.