Welfare cuts: Controversial Labour benefits overhaul ‘will force vulnerable into poverty’ in Northern Ireland
Reports that this could include cuts to the personal independence payment (PIP), the main disability benefit, have sparked an ...
Benefits cuts plan is 'absolutely terrifying'
Sinead Quinn says the UK government's proposals will affect her and "adversely impact Northern Ireland more so than the rest ...
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'Poverty is only getting worse' - Belfast healthy meals company on six years of supporting local food hub
A local food hub has thanked a Belfast based healthy meals company for six years of support as demand for their service rises. Lifehub NI was founded by Edmund Aruofor in 2017 to address local ...
The societal issues causing most concern for NI’s young people, according to survey
Poverty, employability and climate change are considered the most pressing issues for children and young people in Northern Ireland, a new survey from the Education Authority (EA) has revealed.
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As Poverty Rises in New York City, 1 in 4 Can’t Afford Essentials
The share of New Yorkers in poverty is nearly double the national average, according to a report from Columbia University and an anti-poverty group. By Benjamin Oreskes Benjamin Oreskes reported ...
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Stormont found in breach of duty on anti-poverty
said poverty was "widespread" The case, brought by the CAJ, is also supported by members of the Equality Coalition including Unison, Barnardo's NI and the Northern Ireland Anti-Poverty Network.