Tories child poverty solution: redefine what child poverty is

With 3.6 million children growing up in poverty, the Tories have stumbled on an ingenious solution: they will redefine what child poverty is. "It's not all about money," a government of millionaires lectures the...

Canary Wharf financial district is child poverty hot spot

The well-off bankers of Canary Wharf have made their home in the worst place in Britain for child poverty according to a study published yesterday by campaign group End Child Poverty. More than half the...

Desperate parents expose the plight of Scotland's Child poverty

DECLAN doesn’t go out to play because neds have wrecked the swing parks. Kailah’s mum can’t afford the heating, so she huddles with her mum and brother to keep warm. And Arran’s mum and dad fear for his...

Raising BC's Minimum Wage? Isn't it about time!

Recently Moira Stilwell announced her candidacy for the Liberal Leadership.  Today, she urges the Provincial Government to raise the minimum wage to $10.00 over a 2 year period, with similar increases to...

Is B.C. the Best Place on Earth? Not according to new child poverty report

A report released today by First Call: B.C.'s Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition concludes that:In 2006 (latest stats available) B.C. had the highest rate of child poverty  in the country for the 5th year in...

Celtic League - renewed controversy over poverty levels

This item courtesy of the Celtic League RENEWED CONTROVERSY OVER POVERTY LEVELSThere is renewed controversy in the United Kingdom over poverty levels,particularly child and pensioner poverty. The new data shows...

Children living Underground

They live in tunnels, sewers and drainage holes, hidden beneath Addis Ababa's teeming streets. They move from one makeshift shelter to the next, chased away by police or the rivers of water and refuse that flow when the rains come. Growing up amidst the traffic, they...

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