The Latest Breaking News from Inequality

In today’s newsletter: The inequality between fee-paying schools and the rest in terms of green space has been described as ‘staggering’. Why is the disparity so big, and what impact is it having on children?

If you feel like you’re being pushed around in life, you’re not alone. Our recent research has found that Canadians are increasingly feeling a sense of powerlessness in their lives. This sentiment has been steadily increasing, driven by economic challenges and rising perceptions of inequality.

A newly built residential complex is Dhaka’s most expensive building, highlighting the country’s economic disparity.

In the UK’s 2019 general election, regional inequality took centre stage. Conservative candidate Boris Johnson harnessed the widespread pro-Brexit sentiment and capitalised on how the Labour Party had been weakened under Jeremy Corbyn to storm to victory.

Research on women in media reveals a growing dissatisfaction with the industry, driven by concerns about pay and a lack of promotional opportunities.

Wealth matters, but its effects on long-term growth can be surprisingly complicated, new research finds

Defeats for ruling Bharatiya Janata party in Uttar Pradesh highlight underbelly of malcontent over inequality and lack of jobs

In China, the ruling Communist Party encourages women to focus on motherhood and the home, rather than self-emancipation. While some Chinese feminists have tried to denounce the inequality and discrimination they face, their numbers are dwindling amid a crackdown by authorities. Our correspondents report.

From people spending less to increasing inequality and money worries even among the affluent, data shows widespread pain