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£70TN inheritance boom to worsen UK inequality

Leading economists warn that an unprecedented £70 trillion in wealth transfers over the next decade will dramatically widen the gap between rich and poor, creating a 'silver spoon' economy.

US Billionaires' Wealth Soars by £698bn in One Year

America's ten wealthiest individuals saw their fortunes skyrocket by $698 billion over the past year, with Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos leading unprecedented wealth accumulation during economic uncertainty.

Australia's Boomer Wealth Gap: Young Pay the Price

A startling generational wealth gap is tearing at Australia's social fabric as young Australians struggle under housing costs and stagnant wages while baby boomers enjoy unprecedented prosperity.

US Billionaire Wealth Surges to $5.5 Trillion

Exclusive analysis reveals staggering growth among US billionaires as their collective wealth surges to unprecedented levels, creating both economic opportunities and societal challenges.

Sandbanks millionaires fence off beach in access row

Wealthy residents on Britain's answer to Palm Beach have triggered local outrage by installing fences and gates that block traditional coastal pathways, sparking a bitter battle over public access to Dorset's golden sands.

Australian 'Death Tax' Proposal Sparks Boomer Backlash

A controversial new inheritance tax proposal in Australia has ignited fierce debate, with older generations pushing back against what they're calling a 'death tax' that would redistribute wealth from estates to younger Australians.

Pope condemns wealthy elite's 'bubble of filth'

In a blistering critique, Pope Francis has denounced the world's wealthy elite for their indifference to growing poverty, warning that their isolation from reality threatens social cohesion.

UK Savings Crisis: Wealth Gap Hits 53:1 Ratio

New research reveals a staggering divide in UK savings, with the wealthiest households sitting on £85,000 while the poorest struggle with just £1,600. Discover what this means for Britain's financial future.

Lifetime work fails to bridge UK wealth gap

Shocking new research reveals that typical UK employees could work their entire careers without ever joining the wealthiest 10%, exposing a deeply entrenched wealth divide.

UK's Regional Wealth Gap Widens as South East Pulls Ahead

New analysis reveals a stark post-pandemic wealth gap across Britain, with the South East racing ahead while other regions face economic stagnation. Discover which areas are winning and losing in the UK's regional divide.

Boomer Wealth Myth Exposed: Luck, Not Wisdom

New research dismantles the Baby Boomer belief that personal wisdom built their wealth, revealing how historic economic advantages created a generational divide that millennials can't overcome.

UK's poverty map unchanged since Victorian era

Shocking new analysis reveals the UK's poorest areas have remained trapped in deprivation since the Victorian era, with government policies consistently failing to bridge the divide.

Pope Francis Condemns 'Immoral' CEO Pay and Wealth Gap

In a powerful address to Italian business leaders, Pope Francis launched a fierce critique of modern capitalism, condemning the growing inequality between executives and their workers as a grave sin and a threat to social cohesion.

Wales Tops UK Wealth Growth as Southeast England Lags

A landmark study reveals a dramatic wealth shift in the UK, with Wales experiencing a remarkable financial surge while traditional economic powerhouses in Southeast and Northeast England face a relative decline in household prosperity.

UK's £54k Per Head Wealth Gap Between London and Wales

Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic £54,000 per head economic gap between London and other UK regions, with Wales and the North East lagging far behind. Experts warn of a deeply unbalanced national economy.

UK Gender Pay Gap: Women Earn 14% Less Than Men

Shocking new figures from the Office for National Statistics show Britain's gender pay gap remains stubbornly wide, with women effectively working for free for nearly two months each year compared to male colleagues.

The Great British Blame Game: Migrants vs The Elite

A deep dive into the toxic narrative dividing Britain, where migrants are scapegoated while the ultra-wealthy evade responsibility for the nation's crises. Analysis reveals the dangerous rhetoric shaping post-Brexit politics.

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