The Latest Breaking News from Inequality

‘Everybody has not won’: trickle-down economics was an idiotic idea. How do we fix the inequality it causes?

In his 2024 State of the Union address, US president Joe Biden announced his plans for a bold set of tax reforms. Tax on corporations would go up. Deductions for high-income earners would come down. Tax breaks on corporate jets would take a hit. Low-income taxpayers would benefit, as would…

The Conversation · May 26, 2024

‘Not our president’: after Macron’s visit, New Caledonia’s Kanak demand their own future

Electoral reform was the spark for unrest, but Indigenous protesters say they are fighting to correct years of widening inequality

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2024

Asylum housing tycoon is among the UK’s wealthiest – here’s what conditions are like inside the properties his company runs

The Sunday Times rich list is a stark symbol of the growing inequality in the UK. As many people face worsening living conditions, a small few are becoming ever richer. Among them for the first time this year is Graham King, an Essex businessman who has accumulated a £750 million…

The Conversation · May 22, 2024

Phil Magness: Who Really Pays the Most Taxes?

Economist and author Phil Magness debunks a recent New York Times piece and shoddy academic work about the rich and their taxes.

Reason · May 16, 2024

Ministers urged to act quickly on state pension communication compensation plans

It comes after a Work and Pensions Committee session with campaigners from Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) and the PSHO.

The Independent UK · May 15, 2024

Working class creatives working in film and TV have plummeted to a 10-year low

‘Overall... the picture is one of sustained inequality’ said the report’s lead author

The Independent UK · May 15, 2024

Declining poverty ratio: a continuing trend

NSSO fact sheet data reveals declining poverty and inequality trends, with varying estimates based on different methodologies.

The Hindu · May 13, 2024

South Africans lose faith in ruling ANC as income inequality grows

South Africa will vote on 29 May – three decades after the end of apartheid. The African National Congress has been in power since then, but polls are predicting the party will lose its majority with many voters disgruntled by its failure to address inequality.

Radio France Internationale · May 13, 2024

Monday briefing: Modi’s re-election campaign isn’t going to plan. Here’s why he’s likely to win anyway

In today’s newsletter: The prime minister has crushed his challengers and is leaning into Islamophobia on the campaign trail to ensure a third victory, despite rising inequality

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2024

Indian Election Enters Fourth Phase Amid Religious And Inequality Debates

The Indian election's fourth phase highlights religion, inequality, and intense campaigning for power, shaping the nation's future.

Top News · May 13, 2024