The Latest Breaking News from Inequality

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Institute for Policy Studies has been tracking the rapid growth of rich Americans' assets, and it's become one of the most disturbing reminders of inequality during a crisis that has devastated ordinary families.

America has never been richer. But the gains are so lopsided that the top 10% controls 69% of all wealth in the country, while the bottom half controls just 3%. Meanwhile, surging corporate profits have mostly benefited investors, not the broader public.

Africa’s wealth disparity has reached unprecedented levels, with just four billionaires now holding more wealth than 750 million people combined – half the continent’s population.

YOUR VIEWS: Discussion of a wealth tax has ignited a lively debate among our community, with some calling it a necessary step to tackle inequality and fund public services, while others warned it would drive away investment and harm the economy

Laws are meant to protect, guide, and ensure justice for everyone, regardless of wealth, status, or power. Yet, history and modern headlines alike show that some laws have been twisted, stretched, or outright weaponized against the very people they were designed to serve. From surveillance to civil forfeiture, these legal…

South Africa’s personal income tax system is in the spotlight as the country’s tax filing season gets under way. Personal income tax is an important way of redistributing income from higher-earning to less-well-off individuals.

World Bank data seized upon by government – but economists say it doesn’t paint the full picture

The Senate passed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' on 1 July, delivering major tax breaks to top earners while cutting Medicaid and public aid, sparking backlash over rising inequality.

Major causes of death contributing to inequality are lung cancer, respiratory illness and heart disease, ANU researchers say

Asset manager Aberdeen’s surprise cut to funding research into inequality has left those that used its grants for good work reeling, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

Macron also urged support - and a rethinking - of the World Trade Organization to bring it in line with goals to fight inequality and climate change.