The number of people unable to afford a standard living decreased last year, but relative poverty among single-parent families and absolute poverty both increased. Relative poverty refers to a ...

Ladywell, in Birmingham, has the highest levels, with 62% of children living in relative poverty. In some areas of Leeds, ...

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Chinese President Xi Jinping reached a major milestone this week in his five-year long fight to end absolute poverty across the country – but it doesn’t appear that he’s celebrating yet. China was for ...