Poverty2 days agoAuthor's FA cup winning memory as play debuts in home cityKatriona O'Sullivan's story of growing up in poverty, based on her memoir, has been made into a play.2 days ago3 days agoThe baby bank helping struggling parents cope Little Village says it is helping nearly one third more families in need than in previous years. 3 days ago29 Apr 2026'Housing first' call to assist substance abusersPeople in insecure or unstable housing are more likely to misuse drugs or alcohol, a report says.29 Apr 202627 Apr 2026'There's so much I want to give my daughter - poverty means I can't'Around a third of Welsh children live in poverty, the highest among the four UK nations.27 Apr 202621 Apr 2026'It's dire - some people have homes without beds'A charity calls for 10% of social homes to be furnished to tackle the issue of furniture poverty. 21 Apr 20262 Apr 2026'An awful experiment': Cash boost for families as two-child limit scrappedThe nine-year policy that capped financial help at two children has been removed.2 Apr 202626 Mar 2026Number of people living in poverty lower than previously thoughtThe anti-poverty charity, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, said the figures should not be seen as "true fall" in poverty.26 Mar 202621 Mar 2026'Without food charity, we might not eat' Tiegan Parry says The Bread and Butter Thing, in Boston, eases financial pressures on her family.21 Mar 202620 Mar 2026'£1 meals changed my life – now I'm cooking them'The Warren, in Hull, offers cheap lunches every weekday and young people say they are vital.20 Mar 2026...
