A landmark study by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) finds that the poorest children in Northern Ireland, while living in lower-income homes, are less deprived than children in poverty in the Republic due to better public services, more widely available benefits, and lower housing costs. The report, titled Child Poverty on the Island of Ireland, highlights the contrasting comparison of child poverty and material deprivation levels between the two jurisdictions, with income poverty higher in Northern Ireland and child deprivation higher in the Republic. Recommendations include uprating welfare benefits in line with inflation and implementing targeted child benefits for the most vulnerable children.
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What You Shouldn’t Forgive | HuffPost UK Life
The concept of forgiveness is often associated with spirituality, but psychologist Dr. Esther Boykin explains that forgiveness is more about releasing anger and pain than reconciliation. She emphasizes the importance of discerning who deserves forgiveness, suggesting that forgiving those who uphold systems of oppression may not be beneficial. Boykin advises forgiving oneself and being selective about forgiving others, even if they have apologized or made amends, encouraging listeners to define forgiveness on their own terms....
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