But, even if they prove dull, a fall into poverty is unlikely.

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G7, the goal of a loan now should be to mitigate Argentina's pain, which has seen living standards fall precipitously and millions drop into poverty.

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According to the Joseph Rowntree Trust, if you fall into one of Britain's ethnic minority groups, you are twice as likely to be living in poverty than a white person.

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