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.
Four-year-old Gus Lamont vanished from his family's remote South Australian homestead two months ago. Police continue one of state's largest missing person searches.
Confusion surrounds Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja's fitness for the second Ashes Test. Why is Cricket Australia's communication so opaque? Discover the latest updates.
Australia's race discrimination commissioner warns against scapegoating migrants for economic problems. True leadership requires tackling systemic inequality for all residents.
Discover the stunning winners of the 2025 BirdLife Australia photography awards, from a preening brush turkey to a wise cassowary. These captivating images support vital bird conservation programmes across Australia.
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.
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.
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.
Meta will deactivate Instagram, Facebook and Threads accounts for Australian users under 16 by December 10. Find out how this social media ban affects young teenagers.
Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman's viral pickup line 'May I meet you?' claims to solve population decline. Critics argue addressing social inequality would prove more effective than billionaire dating tips.
Australia's Liberal Party unveils plan to slash immigration by targeting international students and skilled migrants. Discover the proposed changes and their potential impact.
Academic Mary Evans challenges the UK's social mobility obsession, arguing we should focus on making all jobs respected and viable rather than creating more competition.
Julian Richer argues that recognising luck's role in success could tackle Britain's record wealth gap and make society fairer for all. Join the conversation.
A Conservative and lifelong Labour supporter discovered shared political frustrations over dinner in Nottingham. Both praised the Greens' Zack Polanski and criticised wealth inequality and tech oligarchs.
Eastern Australia faces damaging storms with 100mm rain expected in Brisbane. Severe weather warning issued for Queensland and NSW with flash flooding risks.
Cameron Green stakes his Ashes claim with a strong 94 and crucial injury-free bowling spell for Western Australia. The all-rounder's performance provides selectors with a welcome boost ahead of the first Test.
The government will review its decision not to compensate 3.6 million Waspi women after new evidence from 2007 emerged. Will they finally get justice?
New investigation reveals stark regional disparities in accessing NHS specialist care. Discover how your location impacts treatment availability and what rights patients have.
Australia's cricket team secured a dramatic 2-1 T20 series win against India after a stunning comeback in the decisive fourth match, with Tim David's explosive batting proving decisive.
Australia clinch dramatic victory against India in heart-stopping T20 international clash decided in the final over. Full match analysis and standout performances.
Exclusive analysis reveals how London's wealthiest borough has become the capital's most troubling prison pipeline, with residents 70% more likely to be incarcerated than the national average.
Pop icon Billie Eilish joins growing chorus of voices criticising extreme wealth accumulation as new research reveals staggering carbon footprints of the world's richest.
Discover why November is the perfect month for mango lovers in Australia, with expert tips on finding the best-value fruit and vegetables at their seasonal peak.