A recent poll reveals that hundreds of low-income Hongkongers could struggle to afford basic necessities when a government handout program ends. Nearly 70% of affected families say they might have to cut back on essentials, with many particularly worried about how it will impact their kids' education and after-school activities.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about tightening belts—it’s about real families facing impossible choices between food, school supplies, or extracurriculars for their kids. When support systems vanish, the ripple effects hit the most vulnerable hardest, and that’s a problem for the whole community. It’s a stark reminder of how fragile financial stability can be for those living on the edge.

The UK government has postponed its strategy to tackle child poverty, reigniting tensions over the controversial two-child benefit cap—a policy that limits welfare payments for larger families. Labour has long opposed this cap, but now faces scrutiny over its own inaction.

Editor’s Note: Child poverty isn’t just a policy issue—it’s about real families struggling to make ends meet. The delay suggests political gridlock or shifting priorities, leaving vulnerable kids in limbo. For a government that campaigned on fairness, this looks like a broken promise—or at least a stalled one.