UK's 2026 'Gap Year Soldiers' Plan Unveiled
The UK is launching a new military gap year scheme in 2026 for under-25s. As Russia issues threats, experts debate the return of national service. Read the full analysis.
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Labour warned against attacking Green party's wealth tax
Labour faces internal dissent as the Fabian Society's call to attack the Green party's wealth tax proposal is criticised. Polls show 80% of Labour voters support the policy. Read the full debate.
Six Affordable UK Country House Hotels with Spas
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
FTSE 100 bosses earn average UK salary in 3 days
New research reveals FTSE 100 chief executives will surpass the typical UK worker's annual pay by midday on Tuesday 6th January 2026, highlighting a stark 113:1 pay ratio.
FTSE 100 bosses earn average salary in 3 days
New research reveals FTSE 100 CEOs will surpass the average UK worker's annual pay by midday on Tuesday 6th January 2026, highlighting a stark 113:1 pay ratio. Calls grow for boardroom reform.
FTSE 100 bosses match UK average yearly pay by 6 Jan lunch
FTSE 100 chief executives earn the median UK worker's annual salary by lunchtime on 6 January, highlighting a stark pay gap. Explore the data and calls for reform.
FTSE 100 bosses earn worker's yearly pay by midday
A new report reveals FTSE 100 CEOs earn £4.4m on average, 113 times a typical UK worker. They surpass the median annual wage in under three days. Read the full analysis.
FTSE 100 bosses earn worker's yearly pay by midday
A new report reveals FTSE 100 CEOs earn 113 times the average UK worker. They surpass the median annual salary by midday on January 6th. Read the full analysis on executive pay gaps.
5 Jobs Safe From UK Conscription in World War Three
As the UK launches a new military gap year scheme, we examine which essential roles would likely be protected from national service if a major conflict erupts, based on historical precedent.
5 UK jobs exempt from WWIII conscription
As the UK launches a new military gap year scheme, we examine which key professions would likely be protected from national service in a major conflict, based on historical precedent.
Wealth gap widens: poorest lose, richest gain under Labour
New data reveals a stark rise in UK wealth disparity since 2024. The poorest households are 2.1% worse off, while the richest saw incomes soar by 10.3%. Read Keir Starmer's plan to tackle the crisis.
Billionaires added record £1.2 trillion wealth in 2025
The world's wealthiest individuals saw their fortunes grow by a staggering £1.2 trillion in 2025, a new report reveals. Explore the drivers and consequences of this unprecedented wealth accumulation.
Billionaires added record wealth in 2025
The world's wealthiest individuals saw their fortunes grow by a record amount in 2025, a new report shows. Explore the data and its implications for global inequality.
UK Property Hotspots 2025: Plymouth, Stafford, Wigan Lead Growth
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow and butter sizes
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
UK Military Gap Year Scheme to Launch in 2026
The UK government will offer paid military gap year placements to under-25s from March 2026, aiming to recruit over 1,000 annually. Discover how this 'whole of society' defence plan works.
AI to tackle UK's £6.5bn tax gap, says HMRC
HMRC reveals plans to use artificial intelligence to identify and prevent tax evasion and avoidance, targeting a £6.5bn shortfall. Read the latest on the tech-driven crackdown.
2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
The $124 Trillion 'Great Wealth Transfer' Explained
A seismic $124 trillion wealth transfer from Baby Boomers is underway. Discover which generations will benefit most and the profound economic implications.
England's 'posh-poor divide' exposed as deprivation borders wealth
A Guardian analysis reveals a stark rise in areas where extreme wealth and deprivation sit side-by-side, separated by mere metres. Explore the human impact of this deepening social divide.
Nobel Winner's Stark Warning on UK Inequality
Nobel Prize-winning economist's urgent warning about Britain's deepening inequality crisis demands immediate government action. Read why we cannot afford to ignore this emergency.
Disney Heiress Demands Higher Taxes on the Rich
Abigail Disney, granddaughter of Roy Disney, argues wealthy like her should pay more tax, stating 'We don't need any more money.' Discover her proposals for tax reform.
Graduates hit by 51% tax while pension costs soar
Young graduates face marginal tax rates up to 57% while funding generous pensioner benefits. Discover the shocking intergenerational unfairness in Britain's tax system.
$124 Trillion 'Great Wealth Transfer' Underway
A seismic $124 trillion wealth transfer is reshaping finances. Discover which UK generations stand to inherit the most and the profound economic implications.
Meritocracy Myth: How Luck Shapes British Success
Julian Richer argues acknowledging luck's role in success would help tackle Britain's record inequality. The Fairness Foundation challenges meritocracy myths.
Investing vs Saving: Isa Wealth Gap Revealed
HMRC data reveals a stark divide: top stocks and shares Isa pots average £10.98m, dwarfing cash Isas. Discover the power of long-term investing for wealth building.
Billie Eilish's billionaire criticism sparks wealth debate
Pop icon Billie Eilish joins growing chorus demanding billionaires pay fair share as wealth inequality reaches crisis levels. Analysis of why the ultra-rich are under fire.
£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.
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