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.
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.
Guardian letters argue UK's path under Thatcher parallels US under Reagan, leading to inequality and privatisation. Read the analysis and share your view.
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.
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 is a vital step for public health and tackling inequality. Read more.
New UK rules ban junk food ads online and pre-watershed on TV to protect children. Experts warn obesity rates are twice as high in deprived areas, deepening inequality.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From Victorian ideals to £90m floating palaces, explore how superyachts became the ultimate display of wealth for billionaires, driving a record-breaking industry boom. Discover the hidden world onboard.
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.
A major report reveals extreme regional inequality in the UK, with a rising number of young 'Neets' and post-industrial areas left behind for decades. Discover the key findings.
Activists from the Take Back Power group targeted The Ritz in Mayfair with a pungent protest against wealth inequality. Read the full story on the demonstration and police response.
A seismic $124 trillion wealth transfer from Baby Boomers is underway. Discover which generations will benefit most and the profound economic implications.
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.
Billie Eilish stuns in a skintight equestrian outfit as she enjoys downtime in Los Angeles, all while engaged in a public feud with billionaire Elon Musk over wealth distribution.
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.
Rachel Reeves' budget offers temporary relief but fails to address Britain's fundamental economic flaws. Without systemic change, the wealth gap widens and crisis looms. Read the full analysis.
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.
Coalition delivers petition calling for wealth tax on billionaires as debate intensifies over tackling UK inequality. Read the compelling arguments for and against.
As Britain awaits the budget, calls for a wealth tax grow louder. But would this popular measure truly address deep-rooted inequality? Analysis suggests more fundamental changes are needed.
Tesla shareholders have approved a historic pay package for Elon Musk, potentially worth $1 trillion. His annual earnings could surpass the combined salaries of all US elementary school teachers.
Tesla shareholders approved a historic $1 trillion compensation deal for Elon Musk, set to out-earn all US elementary school teachers combined annually. Discover the staggering figures.
A seismic $124 trillion wealth transfer is reshaping finances. Discover which UK generations stand to inherit the most and the profound economic implications.
Julian Richer argues acknowledging luck's role in success would help tackle Britain's record inequality. The Fairness Foundation challenges meritocracy myths.
Pop star Billie Eilish launches a scathing attack on Elon Musk, calling the potential trillionaire a 'pathetic coward' for not using his wealth to solve global crises.