Right-wing commentators claim inequality in Britain is falling. It isn't.
It would now take 52 years' worth of typical earnings - £1.3 million in total - to move from the middle to the top of the wealth distribution, as wealth gaps continue to grow across Britain, according to new research from the Resolution Foundation, published on Wednesday 8 October 2025. Before the fall examines the scale and distribution of household wealth across Britain, using the latest data from the ONS Wealth and Assets Survey.
Plans to improve Scotland's care system have been slow to come together after not enough early delivery planning by the Scottish Government and COSLA. The Promise, a national commitment to improving the lives of care experienced people by 2030, was made by the Scottish Government in 2020.
Trick or track?. Home deliveries will be at the heart of Halloween this year as Boo boxes become the new TikTok trend.
First Minister John Swinney will visit Zambia and Malawi to see the impact of the Scottish Government's international development and climate justice work on the lives of people in partner countries over the past two decades. This will be the first time a First Minister has visited Malawi since the historic Co-operation Agreement between the governments of Scotland and Malawi in 2005, and the first ever visit to Zambia.
A small leak of radioactive water at Dounreay has triggered a new environmental review but regulators say there is no danger to the public and that safety improvements are under way. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) confirmed that a minor leak occurred from a carbon bed filter, a piece of equipment used to clean contaminated water on the site.
When Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch announced her intention to abolish stamp duty, it was framed as a bold gesture to help young people get onto the housing ladder. The argument is simple and appealing - remove a tax that adds thousands to the upfront cost of buying a home, and ownership will become more attainable.
Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers Bill Published A new Bill to regulate some of the most commonly performed non-surgical procedures has been published by the Scottish Parliament. If passed by parliament, the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill will regulate the provision of certain non-surgical cosmetic and wellbeing procedures to ensure they are carried out in appropriate settings which can meet standards of safety and hygiene.
New licensing conditions for muirburn will not come into force until autumn 2026, Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie has confirmed. In the aftermath of the wildfires which have affected many parts of the country and caused extensive damage to Scotland's peatlands, the decision has been taken to move the commencement date from 1 January, when the relevant part of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act would have come into effect.
Nearly 7,000 brand new jobs will be created in the United Kingdom thanks to a raft of major new deals secured by the Prime Minister during his visit to India. 64 Indian companies will invest over £1 billion into the UK, creating 6,900 jobs spread across every region.
Over 40,000 more sick or disabled people will receive intensive employment support to move into secure, fulfilling work and out of poverty, thanks to a £167.2 million boost to the Connect to Work programme. Nine further areas across England to benefit from a £167 million investment in Connect to Work - the programme that refuses to write off sick or disabled people.
Three new Bollywood blockbusters will be made in the UK from next year, the Prime Minister has announced in Mumbai today. Three new Bollywood blockbusters will be made in the UK from next year, the Prime Minister has announced in Mumbai today.
UKHSA is reminding people to be aware of TB symptoms to help ensure prompt testing and treatment. Tuberculosis (TB) levels in England increased by 13.6% in 2024 compared to the previous year, data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows.
The UK's corporate landscape is undergoing its most significant transformation in nearly 20 years as a series of new measures tighten company regulation and transparency requirements. The reforms, introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA), are being phased in through to 2027, reshaping the way companies are formed, managed, and scrutinised.
AI is reshaping work faster than universities, employers, or governments can adapt. In this intergenerational conversation, I talk with my son Tom about how artificial intelligence has destroyed the old promise: work hard, get good grades, and you'll get a good job.
An increasing number of job adverts in Scotland and the wider UK appear to represent "ghost jobs" vacancies that are never filled or possibly never existed yet linger online giving a deceptive view of hiring demand. While Scottish-specific data on ghost jobs is lacking recent labour market statistics and recruiter testimony suggest the phenomenon is likely significant north of the border frustrating jobseekers and confusing employers alike.
What if the UK government admitted it already uses modern monetary theory?. Would markets panic — or would we finally have the power to rebuild Britain?.
The UK is partnering with Malaysia to host the UK-ASEAN AI Innovation Summit in Kuala Lumpur. This is the biggest event the UK is hosting with Malaysia during its ASEAN Chair year, underlining the UK's ambition to elevate its AI partnership with Malaysia and the wider ASEAN region as a catalyst for growth.
The Scottish Business Monitor found businesses feel misunderstood by the Scottish Government and are unprepared for net zero as last quarter's tentative recovery in activity stalls. The latest report of the Fraser of Allander Institute's quarterly Scottish Business Monitor, which surveyed over 200 businesses from 31 of Scotland's 32 local authorities.
Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has welcomed a review highlighting the impact of music for young people of all backgrounds during Challenge Poverty Week. The £9.78 million Scottish Government-funded Youth Music Initiative provides music-making opportunities for young people across Scotland, particularly those who would otherwise be unable to participate.
