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Wealthy London borough has highest prison rate

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.

Chancellor may break 50-year income tax taboo

Jeremy Hunt confronts unprecedented fiscal pressure as Treasury officials explore raising income tax rates or thresholds for the first time since 1974, signalling the severity of Britain's economic challenges.

Tax Hike May Spark Mass UK Exodus

New analysis reveals Britain's tax burden could spark unprecedented emigration wave as high earners seek financial relief abroad. Exclusive insights on the looming brain drain.

Trump's Palace Project Amid American Hunger Crisis

As Donald Trump constructs his opulent Florida residence, millions of Americans face food insecurity in a stark tale of two Americas. The Full Story podcast investigates the growing inequality divide.

£70TN inheritance wave to worsen UK wealth gap

A staggering £70 trillion in wealth will pass between generations over the next decade, creating what economists call a 'silver spoon economy' that threatens to dramatically worsen inequality across Britain.

US Billionaires' Wealth Soars by £698bn in One Year

America's wealthiest ten billionaires have seen their fortunes explode by an astonishing $698 billion over the past year, highlighting a dramatic wealth concentration while ordinary Americans face economic pressures.

Priestley's Timeless Warning Resonates in 2025

A powerful new production at London's Donmar Warehouse reveals how Priestley's classic socialist drama speaks directly to today's cost of living crisis and social inequality.

£1 Seaside Flat Earns Owner £32,000 Yearly

A revolutionary property deal sees a Brighton seafront apartment sell for just £1, with the new owner set to earn £32,000 annually through an innovative rental scheme. Discover how this groundbreaking model could change coastal property ownership.

FCA faces lawsuit over bond tape 'manifest error'

The Financial Conduct Authority is embroiled in a High Court battle as market participants accuse the regulator of catastrophic misjudgment in its controversial bond reporting reforms.

Why regeneration fails deprived UK communities

New analysis reveals that regeneration efforts in deprived areas are failing because they don't address low household incomes. Discover why tackling poverty requires more than just improving physical infrastructure.

Britain's Poverty Paradox: Children vs Pensioners

As Britain faces a growing poverty crisis, experts reveal why governments consistently fail to protect both the youngest and oldest generations simultaneously. Discover the political and economic forces creating this impossible choice.

Wealthy suburbs creating urban wildlife havens

Groundbreaking research reveals affluent neighbourhoods are unintentionally creating biodiversity hotspots, with wealthier areas supporting significantly more plants and wildlife than poorer communities.

England's Deprivation Divide: How Your Area Compares

New official data exposes the shocking divide between England's most and least deprived neighbourhoods. Discover how your area measures up in this comprehensive analysis of poverty, opportunity and quality of life.

Reeves considers income tax hike and NI cut

Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers controversial tax reforms that could see income tax rise while cutting National Insurance, sparking debate over fiscal fairness.

SocGen Fixed Income Shines as Equities Fade

French banking giant Société Générale reports resilient Q2 performance as fixed income trading surges 16.7%, offsetting declines in equities amid fading market volatility.

Reeves admits rental mistake as Tories demand probe

Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces Conservative calls for investigation after confessing she failed to properly declare rental income on London property for eight years, despite criticising tax avoidance.

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