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.
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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.
Scotland's Euro Crisis: Clarke Demands McGinn Revival
Scotland manager Steve Clarke issues rallying cry as John McGinn struggles for form ahead of crucial Euro 2024 match against Switzerland. Can the Tartan Army bounce back from German humiliation?
Scotland's Robertson out of Euro qualifiers with injury
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson faces extended sidelines after shoulder surgery, missing Scotland's vital European Championship qualifiers against Belarus and Denmark in major blow for Steve Clarke's side.
Scotland's child poverty crisis worst in Western Europe
New research exposes Scotland as having Western Europe's worst child poverty levels, with experts warning of devastating long-term consequences for the nation's future.
Billionaire wealth triples as US inequality reaches crisis point
Shocking new research reveals America's billionaire class has tripled its wealth since 2020, creating unprecedented economic inequality as working families face mounting financial pressures.
School Trip Exposes Britain's Educational Divide
A Guardian columnist's eye-opening account of how a simple school field trip reveals the stark reality of educational inequality in modern Britain, where parents' financial contributions increasingly determine children's opportunities.
Personal letters boost university hopes in deprived areas
A powerful campaign using handwritten letters from graduates is transforming attitudes towards higher education in disadvantaged communities across England, with remarkable results.
Musk accused of 'divide and distract' climate strategy
A scathing new report reveals how mega-billionaires like Elon Musk are creating social divisions to prevent collective action on the climate crisis. Experts warn humanity must unite to resist.
Oliver Burke ends five-year Scotland exile after Bundesliga form
After a remarkable Bundesliga resurgence with Werder Bremen, Oliver Burke ends his five-year Scotland exile. Discover the nomadic winger's journey back to the international stage.
South Korea's Gender War: Inside the Social Crisis
An in-depth look at South Korea's escalating gender conflict, from plummeting birth rates and political polarisation to the real-world impact on society's most vulnerable.
UK Social Care System At Breaking Point - Report Warns
A devastating report reveals Britain's adult social care system is at breaking point, with chronic underfunding and staff shortages leaving vulnerable adults at risk. Experts warn of a 'deepening crisis' requiring urgent government action.
California and Louisiana Lead US Poverty Rates
New Census data reveals a tale of two Americas, with California and Louisiana experiencing the highest poverty rates. This in-depth analysis explores the economic policies, social safety nets, and stark realities behind the numbers.
Report: Britain Becoming More Racist and Intolerant
A major new report from the UK's leading race equality think tank paints a disturbing picture of a nation backsliding on social cohesion, with a sharp rise in racist and intolerant views.
AI Fuels Unprecedented Wealth Divide and Cultural Splintering in UK
Exclusive analysis reveals how the AI revolution is concentrating vast wealth in the hands of a tiny elite while leaving communities behind, creating dangerous social fractures that threaten Britain's future.
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.
Scottish Highlands' new 'tourist tax' for NC500 drivers
A controversial new charge for tourist drivers on single-track roads in the Scottish Highlands has been introduced. Dubbed a 'tourist tax', the 'Safe Parking Scheme' aims to tackle congestion and support local communities, but has sparked a heated debate
Scotland vs Belarus World Cup Qualifier Preview & Prediction
Steve Clarke's Scotland travel to face Belarus in a must-win World Cup 2026 qualifier. Get the latest team news, predicted lineups, betting odds, and expert insight for this pivotal clash.
Scotland's £84m Dental Crisis as Emergency Demand Soars
Scotland faces a mounting dental health emergency, with NHS spending on urgent treatments soaring to £84 million. Discover the crisis leaving patients in pain and the growing 'dental deserts' across the nation.
Bigelow Slams Oscars' Snub of Female Directors
Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow criticises the Academy Awards for its persistent failure to recognise female filmmaking talent, calling for systemic change in the industry.
Scotland's NHS Crisis: Swinney Faces Mounting Pressure
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney is under intense scrutiny as the nation's NHS faces a deepening crisis, with soaring waiting times and critical reports highlighting systemic failures in patient care.
American tourist shocked by UK's poorest area: "Never seen anything like it"
An American visitor to Jaywick, Essex - officially England's most deprived area - shares his raw, emotional reaction to the poverty and neglect he witnessed, questioning how such conditions exist in a developed nation.
Deadly New Opioid Fuels Scotland's Drug Death Crisis
A powerful synthetic opioid, up to 500 times stronger than heroin, is devastating communities across Scotland. Public Health Scotland issues an urgent warning as drug-related fatalities hit a new high.
Cancer care postcode lottery exposed in damning report
A damning report exposes a severe postcode lottery in cancer care across England, with survival chances and access to life-saving treatments heavily dependent on where patients live.
Scotland's drug deaths worst in Europe for seventh year
New figures reveal Scotland's drug death rate is more than double that of 2016 and triple the UK average, with Nicola Sturgeon's government facing fierce criticism over a public health emergency.
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.
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.
Scotland's 15-year life expectancy gap revealed in shock report
National Records of Scotland report exposes a devastating 15-year life expectancy gap in Inverclyde, with poverty and deprivation cited as key factors in the region's health crisis.
Scotland's population crisis: deaths outstrip births as Glasgow declines
Exclusive analysis of National Records of Scotland data reveals a deepening demographic crisis, with deaths exceeding births and significant population decline in key council areas like Glasgow City.
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