Former Bank of England Boss Says Brexit to Blame for Soaring Inflation

The fallout from Brexit is to blame for Britain’s out-of-control inflation, the former boss of the Bank of England has said.

More Than 500,000 People in UK Visited ‘Warm Rooms’ During Winter

More than half a million people visited community “warm rooms” to escape freezing homes and escalating poverty during the winter, according to the first audit of the impact of these potent symbols of the UK’s cost of living crisis.

Los Angeles Mayor Wants $1.3bln for Homeless Crisis, Hotels for Housing

 Democratic Mayor Karen Bass, who was elected in November after promising to take on the city’s out-of-control homeless crisis, announced Monday she would recommend spending what she called a record $1.3 billion next year to get unhoused people into shelter and treatment programs.

Thousands Protest in Portugal over Housing Crisis

Thousands of people took to the streets of Lisbon and other cities across Portugal on Saturday in protest against soaring rents and house prices at a time when high inflation is making it even tougher for people to make ends meet.

Report Says 1 in 4 Children at Risk of Poverty in Europe

Almost 20 million children in European Union countries are living in poverty, according to the aid organization Save the Children. In 2021, the number of children at risk of poverty increased by 200,000 to 19.6 million, a new report by the organization found.

One-in-Four Europeans Have Trouble Heating Their Home: Survey

 More than a quarter of Europeans are experiencing problems heating their homes and paying debts for housing and utilities, the Hungarian media reported on Friday citing a survey by the Szazadveg think tank.

Pope condemns human 'hunger for wealth and power' at Christmas Eve Mass

Pope Francis has condemned human "hunger for wealth and power" at Christmas Eve Mass in the Vatican, seemingly referring to conflicts.

Poor Kyrgyz Golddiggers | Short Doc

 

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 The gold panners of Kyrgyzstan are hoping to find a fortune in its rivers. The spectacular mountainous region of Chatkal, on Central Asia’s geological wonder, the Tian Shan Belt, hides nuggets of gold that flow down its streams. 

Les routes de l'impossible - Vietnam, les génies du Mékong

 

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 Au Nord ouest du Vietnam, les montagnes Quan Hoa. C’est une des régions les plus pauvres et les plus isolées du Vietnam. Ici, la majorité des paysans survivent avec moins d’un dollar par jour. 

Paris Counts 3,000 in First-Ever Homeless Census

At least 3,000 people sleep rough on the streets of Paris, according to figures from the city's first ever homelessness census which authorities warned Wednesday were likely a serious underestimate.

Brexit could see every region of Britain with falling GDP: secret papers

Every region of Britain would be affected in the case of three possible Brexit scenarios, with London the least hit, a secret impact analysis revealed Wednesday.

Belgian King wants economic growth to benefit each citizen

In his New Year's speech on Thursday, Philippe, King of the Belgians, praised the strong economic growth in Belgium and Europe, saying the benefits accrued should trickle down to all citizens.

Poverty in Ukraine sharply down in 2017 due to higher incomes: minister

The poverty in Ukraine has declined in 2017 due to the higher incomes of people, the country's Social Policy Minister Andriy Reva said here on Thursday.

America's richest 1% owns 40% of country's wealth : study

America's richest one percent own a whopping 40 percent of the country's wealth, a new study has revealed. The finding marks a widening gap between rich and poor in the United States.

Indian city gets rid of beggars ahead of Ivanka Trump visit

Hundreds of beggars in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad have been removed from the streets and placed in shelters ahead of Ivanka Trump's visit to the city, the police told EFE Friday.

Two Italian regions to hold autonomy referendums late October

Italy's northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto are set to hold referendums to request more autonomy from central government on Oct. 22.

Spanish minister warns Catalan independence would lead to poverty

Spanish Minister for the Economy Luis de Guindos warned on Monday that the Catalan region in northeastern Spain would face poverty should its inhabitants declare independence.

Child poverty not restricted to third world : UNICEF

One in five children in rich countries lives in relative poverty, according to a UNICEF report published today.

More British young adults face living in homes hit by poverty: report

A quarter of young people in Britain aged 16 to 24 are now living in households at risk of poverty, a report by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed Thursday.

Number of homes in Britain with nobody working exceeds 3 mln

The number of households in Britain where working-age people are jobless has fallen, but still exceeds 3.1 million, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported Wednesday.