Although the gap in wages is narrowing, inequalities in wealth across the UK are rising, a report suggests.
Five surprising facts about inequality in the UK
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EU-US Privacy Shield for data struck down by court
The EU-US Privacy Shield, governing the transfer of citizens’ data, has been declared invalid.
Coronavirus: Public spending on crisis soars to £190bn
The rise comes as the chancellor announces another £30bn of measures to try to help the economy.
Coronavirus: Pools, gyms, team sport and outdoor gigs to return
Restrictions in England are further eased – with beauty businesses also able to reopen on Monday.
I’m furious that we can’t reopen’
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Labour urges more support to stem post-Covid job losses
Shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds calls for jobs schemes to be extended during local lockdowns.
IMF says decline in global growth worse than forecast
The International Monetary Fund lowers its economic forecast for this year and next, with Europe facing a big hit.
Rent day arrives for struggling retailers
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