£150,000 abstract sculpture described as worst ever submitted was erected without planning permission A faceless sculpture of Prince Philip, once described by a council planner …
A U.N. report says many countries are bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the poorest are not and a significant number are seeing conditions …
Six-month renewal of £800m scheme in England to help households facing hunger and destitution is ‘disappointing’ The chancellor’s six-month extension to an £800m support fund …
A dozen poor countries are facing economic instability and even collapse under the weight of hundreds of billions of dollars in foreign loans, much of …
Richest have gained similar amount over same period, reflecting differing impacts of inflation The UK’s least affluent households have almost £40 a month less spare …
Exclusive: Better known for its work in developing countries, charity has supported thousands of UK households this year A leading charity has warned that the …
Latest advances to curb Aids, tuberculosis and malaria are beyond reach without funding, says Global Fund’s executive director Some of the poorest countries in the …
Linking with pay rather than inflation would leave households worse off – but ministers must get measure past their own MPs Low-income households will be …
Families could face enormous bills this winter according to analysis, despite Liz Truss’ energy price guarantee Britain’s poorest households risk spending almost half of their …
Government likely to block some of the expected amendments by influential peers at committee stage The government’s flagship energy bill will come before the House …
Health Foundation finds stark health inequalities between people in worst-off and wealthiest parts of England A 60-year-old woman in England’s poorest areas typically has the …
Tory frontrunner says tax cuts and spending could cost £30bn, but analysis shows a much higher price Liz Truss’s emergency tax and spending pledges could …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Resolution: Low UK income growth leaves families ‘brutally exposed’ to surging inflationIFS: Half of all children …
IFS and Resolution Foundation warn of disproportionate impact of energy prices on low-income households Britain’s poorest households are expected to see their living costs increase …
With the poorest disproportionately hit by the cost of living crisis, senior Tories are demanding emergency action from Treasury The gap in the inflation rates …
UK inflation hits 9%, its highest level since 1982, with food inflation highest since 2011 Resolution: Government must help poorer familiesIFS: lowest-income households face double-digit …
Spate of self-disconnections reflects rising costs, punitive debt collection and disproportionately high charges, says charity A food bank charity has called for the energy watchdog …
Exclusive: average life expectancy in most deprived areas is 78.7, worse than overall average of any OECD nation except Mexico Women in the poorest areas …
Experts say absolute poverty could hit a fifth of UK population following chancellor’s mini-budget Rishi Sunak has sought to defend his mini-budget against accusations he …
Chancellor urged to help alleviate cost of living crisis as inflation hits 6.2% in February UK inflation hits 6.2%, highest rate in three decadesBusiness live: …
Critics say government plan to block candidates in England who fail GCSE maths or English is retrograde step Social mobility experts have warned that government …
Exclusive: per-head funding inequality exposed by Guardian research into Boris Johnson’s levelling-up agenda Some of the wealthiest parts of England, including areas represented by government …
Former director for fair access, Chris Millward, slams ministers’ plans to limit degree places for young people The former university access tsar has said the …