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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
A stark funding disparity sees US small farmers struggling as government subsidies overwhelmingly favour industrial agriculture, undermining local food security and resilience.
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.
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.
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.
Rachel Reeves' new 'mansion tax' sparks fury among affluent homeowners, but where is the outrage for families facing genuine housing injustice across the UK?
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.
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.
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 laureate Joseph Stiglitz warns rising inequality destabilises nations. His G20 blueprint offers economic renewal through tax reform and climate action. Read the urgent call.
Australia's race discrimination commissioner warns against scapegoating migrants for economic problems. True leadership requires tackling systemic inequality for all residents.
As the Chancellor prepares the budget, people in Halifax voice their priorities: investing in northern towns, tackling wealth inequality, and supporting the night-time economy.
Ahead of the budget, Halifax residents voice their fears and priorities, from wealth inequality to small business support. Discover what the chancellor must address.
Coalition including Tax Justice UK delivers petition calling for wealth tax on billionaires. Could new taxes raise £60bn annually to address Britain's growing inequality crisis?
New research reveals China's systematic poverty reduction has dramatically cut extreme poverty while US inequality widens. Discover the contrasting approaches shaping global economic futures.
Exclusive analysis reveals just 1 in 13 early career GPs work full-time as stress and childcare push doctors to reduce hours. Discover why the NHS faces a staffing crisis.
Tensions between the US and South Africa overshadow the G20 summit in Johannesburg. Keir Starmer attends as a row over US participation and global inequality takes centre stage. Read the full analysis.
Readers reflect on the profound impact of Clement Attlee's post-war government and why today's youth need equivalent visionary leadership to address modern inequalities.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has led to widespread clinic closures and left an estimated 10 million Americans uninsured. Share your story on how these healthcare cuts are affecting you.
Hospitals and family planning clinics across America are shutting down due to Trump's healthcare legislation, leaving millions without vital medical services. Discover the devastating impact.
Examining why a 1% wealth tax on the super-rich falls short of addressing Britain's deep-rooted inequality problems. Discover what structural changes are truly needed for economic fairness.
New immigration proposals could trigger mass NHS nurse exodus, with up to 50,000 considering leaving. Union leaders warn of patient safety risks and workforce crisis.