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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Double decker bus roof ripped off after crashing into railway bridge in South Norwood
A double-decker bus crashed into a railway bridge on A215 Portland Road in south London, peeling off its roof after the driver misjudged the height. The incident occurred around 12:30 PM, leading to road closures and disruptions in London Overground, Southern, and Thameslink services, with delays of up to 15 minutes expected. The bus, which had L plates indicating it was part of a learner driver’s lesson, was mostly empty, and footage showed the bus's...
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