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Millions of workers received a huge pay boost earlier this week, as the National Living Wage rose to £11.44 - a jump of more than £1 per hour for working people struggling with the ever-rising cost of living.

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Scottish Government announces extra £80m for affordable housing over next two years

The Scottish Government has announced an extra £80 million for affordable housing over the next two years.

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DWP addresses Universal Credit move amid warning of 'misery for thousands'

A warning has been issued to thousands of people over changes to Universal Credit by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

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Expand free childcare in Scotland to include kids under three, SNP ministers urged

Free childcare provision in Scotland should be urgently expanded to include kids under three to help reduce poverty rates, SNP ministers have been told.

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Nicola Peltz-Beckham’s film ‘Lola’ called “conceptually untenable” and “poverty porn” by critics

Lola has been roundly panned by critics.The film marks her directorial debut, which she also wrote and stars in as the titular character, who is trying to get by on money from working in a drugstore and strip club while also protecting her younger brother from their alcoholic mother.The movie’s synopsis reads: “Lola James works to save enough money to get her little brother, Arlo, out of their toxic home.

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Meghan Markle Reunites with Longtime Friend Serena Williams to Cheer on Prince Harry at Polo Match

Meghan Markle and Serena Williams are together again!

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DWP confirms start of new payment rates for State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

Nearly 20 million people in receipt of the State Pension or benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will see payment rates for the 2024/25 financial year increase from today (April 8). State pensions are increasing by 8.5 per cent, as per the Triple Lock policy, while most working age and disability benefits are going up by the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate figure of 6.7 per cent.

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Joe Rogan Slams ‘The View’ as ‘Rabies-Infested Hen House’: ‘It Is the Show That People Love to Hate’

Ethan Shanfeld Joe Rogan has some choice words for TV’s most-watched daytime talk show. In a new episode of his “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, the host bonded with author and journalist Coleman Hughes over the latter’s tense appearance on “The View.” “It is the show that people love to hate,” Rogan said. “They get so much hate-watching … and viral clips of them saying ridiculous things.

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01.04.2024 / 07:05

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DWP announcement means thousands of people struggling with bills will benefit

Thousands of people across Greater Manchester are set to benefit after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced an extension to a scheme supporting vulnerable families.

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30.03.2024 / 07:59

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Energy price warning as expert says 'crisis is not over'

Despite a huge £238 fall in the energy price cap at the start of April, millions of households will remain in debt or abject fuel poverty, according to Ofgem data. Poverty charity National Energy Action has said the ongoing energy crisis 'cannot be the new normal'.

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Despair and hope in Blackpool as the political circus comes to town

It's the seaside resort famous for its illuminations - where Rishi Sunak's electoral woes could soon be lit up for all to see.

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Dumfries and Galloway Council could set up group focused on tackling poverty

Tackling poverty could become an even bigger priority for Dumfries and Galloway Council with the establishment of a group focused solely on this pervasive issue.

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Campaigner dad of murdered Damilola Taylor dies aged 75, family confirms

The dad of tragic Damilola Taylor has died at the age of 75, his family have confirmed. Richard Taylor OBE dedicated years to improving the lives of underprivileged kids after his 10-year-old son’s murder in November 2000.

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New website working to support Lanarkshire families on low incomes goes live

A new website working to support North Lanarkshire families on low incomes, looking for work and their wellbeing is now live.

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Humza Yousaf urged by Scots mum to 'listen and act' as son faces agonising wait for surgery

Humza Yousaf has been told by the mum of a sick child to get a grip of the crisis in the NHS after her son faced a three-year wait for life-changing surgery.

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Vulnerable Scots families have public debt wiped out under radical anti-poverty pilot

A groundbreaking project which wipes out the debts of vulnerable families has been hailed for its impact on reducing poverty.

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14.03.2024 / 14:51

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DWP rule means half a million people will get £902 State Pension boost

Around one in five people across the UK are set to receive a massive cash boost from next month, as the new State Pension rates are set to increase by as much as £902 each year for people on the full benefit.

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Anti-poverty tsar says SNP/Green Budget not 'terribly exciting' and criticises council tax freeze

The SNP/Green Government’s anti-poverty tsar has said Humza Yousaf’s first budget will not make a “huge impact” on cutting child poverty,

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Bid to end fuel poverty for Scots by 2040 'at risk unless clean heat shift speeds up'

The Scottish Government’s target to eradicate fuel poverty by 2040 is in jeopardy unless the transition to clean heat and energy efficient homes speeds up, it’s been warned.

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05.03.2024 / 17:37

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Thousands could be left without a 'vital lifeline' if government does not commit to funding tomorrow

Jeremy Hunt has been urged not to axe a 'vital fund' which has been a 'lifeline' for vulnerable families in Greater Manchester. More than 170 council leaders, 90 Parliamentarians and five mayors have called on the Chancellor to extend the Household Support Fund.

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Parents in Scotland could be due £209 every month from April for each child aged under 16

Families in Scotland could be due more than £209 each month for every child under the age of 16 from next month due to the annual uprating of benefits. Scottish Child Payment is a devolved benefit, not available south of the border, and is currently worth £25 each week, but will rise to £26.70 in April.

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Scottish Government announces extra £80m for affordable housing over next two years

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