UK mirrors US corporate greed, echoing Thatcher and Reagan eras
A Guardian letters analysis argues Britain's path under Thatcher parallels the US under Reagan, leading to deep inequality. Read the full critique and join the debate.
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FTSE 100 bosses outearn average worker in 3 days
New research reveals FTSE 100 CEOs will surpass the typical UK worker's annual pay by Tuesday 6th January 2026. The pay gap highlights stark inequality in how work is valued. Read the full analysis.
FTSE 100 bosses earn worker's yearly pay in 29 hours
A stark report reveals FTSE 100 CEOs are paid 113 times the median worker. By 11:30am on Tuesday 6th January 2026, they will have earned a typical annual salary. Calls grow for corporate governance reform.
UK junk food ad ban aims to curb childhood obesity
New UK rules ban junk food ads online and pre-9pm on TV to protect children. With obesity rates twice as high in deprived areas, this public health move aims to narrow health inequalities. Explore the details and debate.
Study: Ethnic Minorities Less Likely to Get Diabetes Monitors
New research exposes 'concerning' inequalities in access to continuous glucose monitors for black and south Asian people in England, despite higher diabetes risk. Urgent action is needed.
Billionaires' Wealth Soars by $1.7 Trillion in 2025
The world's billionaires saw their fortunes surge by a record $1.7 trillion in 2025, driven by AI and tech stocks, as wealth inequality reaches new extremes. Read the full analysis.
Reich: Trump's 'Nightmare' Sparks a Democratic Reckoning
Former US Labour Secretary Robert Reich argues Trump's second term has exposed deep rot, mobilising record protests and Democratic wins. Is this the prelude to a brighter future?
Christmas goodwill challenged by systemic inequality
Brad Chilcott argues that peace this Christmas requires building a more equal Australia, not divisive politics. He highlights how systemic disadvantage fuels discontent.
US Healthcare Cuts Widen Life Expectancy Gap
As US Congress slashes Medicaid and Obamacare subsidies, life expectancy falls behind Chile and Panama. Explore the stark inequality where billionaires invest in anti-ageing while the poor die younger.
Social Mobility Report Reveals Deep Regional Inequalities
A major report warns of 'entrenched disadvantages' in UK's former industrial areas, with a rising number of young Neets. Discover the regional challenges and beacons of hope.
Poor housing linked to three weeks more school missed
Children in damp or overcrowded homes miss 15.5 more school days and score lower in exams, a major study finds. Urgent action on housing quality is needed to protect children's health and education.
Starmer faces leadership test on UK arts funding crisis
As Britain's first musically-trained PM since Heath, Keir Starmer must move beyond talk to rescue a cultural sector crippled by funding cuts and inequality. Will he seize the Hodge report's blueprint for change?
Australian Tax System Benefits Wealthy, Data Reveals
New ABS figures expose Australia's skewed tax system, where the richest 10% receive $22bn in super breaks while JobSeeker recipients languish below the poverty line. Discover the true cost of inequality.
Tower of London protest: four arrested after crown jewels incident
The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.
Food thrown at Crown Jewels display in London protest
The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display case. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.
Labour's strategy aims to lift 550,000 children from poverty
Labour's new child poverty strategy targets lifting 550,000 children above the poverty line by 2030, tackling the stark reality that most poor children now live in working families. Discover the plan's key measures.
US Heatwave Deaths Expose Climate Inequality
Investigative reporting from Arizona reveals how America's failure to count heat fatalities and dismantled climate policies leave vulnerable communities at risk. Read the full story.
USDA spends $1 on local farms vs $1,054 on industrial
A stark funding disparity sees US small farmers struggling as government subsidies overwhelmingly favour industrial agriculture, undermining local food security and resilience.
Wealth Tax Protesters Dump Manure at The Ritz Christmas Tree
Activists from Take Back Power dumped manure under The Ritz's Christmas tree in a protest against inequality. They demand a 'House of the People' to tax extreme wealth. Read the full story.
Is a six-figure income now considered poor in the US?
A viral essay argues the US poverty line for a family of four is $136,500, sparking debate on the true cost of living. Read the analysis and join the conversation.
Migraine care inequalities exposed in UK ethnic survey
A new UK survey finds people from ethnic minority backgrounds face poorer migraine care and fear discrimination. The Migraine Trust calls for urgent action to address systemic inequalities.
Mansion Tax Row: Wealthy Outcry vs Real Housing Woes
Rachel Reeves' new 'mansion tax' sparks fury among affluent homeowners, but where is the outrage for families facing genuine housing injustice across the UK?
Grimsby's 'Posh-Poor' Wall Highlights England's Inequality Divide
A Guardian analysis reveals a sharp rise in areas where extreme wealth and deprivation exist side-by-side in England, with a stark metal barrier in Grimsby becoming a physical symbol of the divide.
New study reveals severe mental health crisis in young people
A disturbing new study underscores a growing mental health emergency among young people in the UK. We examine the findings and list vital support helplines. Reach out if you need help.
Peacock's Poem Exposes 19th Century Class Hypocrisy
Explore Thomas Love Peacock's satirical poem Rich or Poor, a sharp critique of Victorian class inequality and religious hypocrisy that remains strikingly relevant to modern Britain.
Nobel winner Stiglitz declares global inequality emergency
Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz warns rising inequality destabilises nations. His G20 blueprint offers economic renewal through tax reform and climate action. Read the urgent call.
Tax freeze hits low earners harder than rate rise
Resolution Foundation analysis reveals Rachel Reeves's budget tax threshold freeze will disproportionately impact lower-income households. Discover the full economic consequences.
Autumn Budget 2025: What It Means for Your Money
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' second budget brings tax changes, minimum wage rises and energy bill cuts. Discover how the Autumn Statement affects your finances.
Castore CEO warns income tax freeze hurts entrepreneurs
Castore co-founder Tom Beahon criticises Chancellor Rachel Reeves' income tax threshold freeze, warning it disincentivises wealth creators. Discover how this Budget move impacts growth.
Reeves announces £26bn tax rises after budget leak
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils £26bn tax package including extended income tax freeze and mansion tax after OBR accidentally leaks details. Read the full breakdown.
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