29% of US Households Are Considered 'ALICE': What Does That Mean And Are You One?
ALICE households face major difficulties with making ends meet as they earn over the Federal Poverty Level, disqualifying them from government benefits.
2 Reasons Why People Always Feel Broke During Payday - Even With a Six Figure Salary
Out of US professionals earning at least $175,000 a year, 25% say they are either "very poor," "poor", or "getting by, but things are tight."
This US Company Gives Its Employees $5K To Fulfill Bucket List Adventures
Working tirelessly to get people outdoors, Copotaxi practices its mission through its employees.
Amnesty International's Shocking Short Film Exposes How UK's Squalid Housing Kills Children
Temporary accommodation contributed to the deaths of more than 34 children since April 2019.
London Still Awaits Olympic's Promised 'Affordable' Housing
More than a decade after London hosted the Olympic Games, cranes are still everywhere in and around the Olympic Park in Stratford, where an array of buildings are under construction.
Afghan Girls And Women Cling To Glitchy, Lonesome Online Learning
Sequestered at home in a remote Afghan town, 18-year-old Shekiba often roams the house hunting for the patchy internet signal that is her last link to an education.
'Real Suffering and Poverty Is Not An Exhibit to Enjoy': Tourist Slammed For 'Enjoying' Mumbai Slum Tours
Western tourists are increasingly being criticised for documenting poverty and low income communities during their travels.
Economics of Period Products: Top 5 Countries Where Menstruating is Expensive
The financial burden of having a period varies worldwide, pushing as many as 500 women into period poverty.
Almost 5,000 Women With Endometriosis Were Told They Were 'Making A Fuss About Nothing'
While the UK spends more than £8 billion on endometriosis each year, the average wait time for a diagnosis has risen to almost 9 years.
World Bank Rep Satu Kahkonen Faces Backlash for Opposition to 'Free Lunch' Policy
World Bank's Indonesia rep faces backlash for opposing President-elect's plan for free school lunch and milk ('makan siang gratis').
$360b Investment Needed Yearly To Achieve Gender Equality, UN Report
UN Women have warned that more than one in five women and girls are at risk of living in extreme poverty by 2030.
Divided G20 Blocked By 'Impasse' Over Ukraine, Gaza
The first G20 finance ministers' meeting of the year ended Thursday without a joint statement due to deep divisions over the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, officials said.
'I Need To Fight': UK Steelworkers In Fear As Less Pollution Means Less Jobs
In the dim light of a pub in the steel-producing Welsh town of Port Talbot, Jason Wyatt sips his beer, his voice laden with worry.
Israel-Hamas War Caused Around 14% Jump in Acute Malnutrition in Gaza Children: WHO Report
Gaza children and pregnant and breastfeeding women are surviving on less than two meals a day of the lowest nutritional value because of the Israel-Hamas war, resulting in acute malnutrition.
5,000 Births In Gaza Expected In March, Over 180 Babies Born Daily: UK To Send £4.25m For Vulnerable Women And Children
The UK has pledged more than £4 million to tackle the severe period poverty and humanitarian crisis for pregnant women and girls in Gaza.
Six Charts That Show How US Spent $75b In Ukraine Aid; Zelensky Still Waiting On $61b Aid Package
According to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the US has provided Ukraine with $74.3 billion in aid.
Palestinian Women Are Being Raped And Murdered By Israel, Human Rights Report Says
The OHNCR said that they have received information that accuses Israel of detaining, raping and executing Palestinian women and girls in Gaza.
Migrant Women Are Still Victim To Sexual Violence Throughout Migration Process
While 67 per cent of all migrant women are employed in the labour force, unofficial employment and the lack of gender-responsive migration policies threatens gender equalities in employment.
Pied a Terre: How This Michelin Star Restaurant Is Working Towards A Sustainable Future
David Moore, the Owner of Pied a Terre, spoke to International Business Times UK about what it takes to survive as a Michelin-starred restaurant in London that prioritises inclusivity, sustainability and plant-based dishes.
Labour's Scaled-Back Home Insulation Plans Face Criticism as Insufficient
Brian Berry expressed disappointment, stating that the decision to scale back the ambition of retrofitting 19 million homes to just five million is regrettable.
UK Care Firm Gloriavd Accused of Exploitative Visa Charges for Workers from Africa
These accusations surfaced after the Home Office included care workers in the UK's shortage occupation list in 2022, aimed at addressing the 165,000 vacancies in care homes and domiciliary care.
Labour's Ambitious Home Insulation Plan Faces Uncertainty Amid Debt Concerns
The initiative, aimed at addressing climate change and improving energy efficiency, now faces scrutiny over the potential impact on national debt and the feasibility of implementation.
UNICEF Estimate That More Than 17,000 Children Have Lost Their Parents In Gaza
As Israel vows to move towards Rafah, UNICEF says that more than 17,000 children have been left unaccompanied or separated from their parents in the Gaza Strip.
'Where Are The Feminists?': Israeli Women Say They Feel Hated By World
"Does #MeToo not include Jewish or Israeli women?", asks Beverly, an Israeli woman who spoke to International Business Times UK about how her faith in modern-day feminism is fading and what Hamas really did on October 7.
Photo Gives Rare Peek Inside Surprisingly Simple Home Of Elon Musk
In his college days, Elon Musk reportedly survived on a meagre $1 (£0.78) a day for food, displaying his focus on resourcefulness and minimalism.
IMF Says Central Banks Should Not Rush Into Rate Cuts
The IMF sees a greater risk to the global economy if central banks start cutting interest rates too soon than if they move "slightly" too late, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Thursday.
'We Will Not Leave Gaza's Women And Girls Behind' - UNFPA Respond To Gaza's Severe Period Poverty
UNFPA responded to the situation of menstruating females in Gaza and spoke to International Business Times UK about what they are doing to tackle the period of poverty.
Freedom of Expression Under Scrutiny as UK Authorities Suppress Environmental Activism
UN expert Michel Forst asserted that environmental protesters, acting for the "benefit of us all," must be safeguarded. He also unearthed troubling information about the treatment of peaceful protesters.
Which UK High Street Shops Will Close In 2024?
With some companies closing to prioritise expansion elsewhere and others shutting their stores due to bankruptcy, the UK can expect to see a mass increase of empty store-fronts.
Women And Girls In Gaza Are Using 'Parts Of Tents' To Replace Period Products
With blocks on humanitarian aid deliveries, women and girls in Gaza are witnessing the most severe cases of period poverty.