The equality act established a duty to reduce socio-economic inequality – but will the new government bring it into force?
Reducing inequality could be a legal duty for public bodies
economy
The Tory economic strategy can only fail – Labour must do more to make that clear
It’s the demand side, stupid
Economists must do their homework before attacking Labour’s tax pledges
Why has the IFS dismissed Labour’s additional levy on property?
On corporation tax, the Institute of Fiscal Studies has shown its neoliberal prejudice
Falling corporate tax rates have not correlated with higher wages in the UK
Three graphs that show just how strange – and worrying – the UK labour market is right now
The employment rate is rising but real wages are falling
Labour’s radical manifesto will stimulate the economy
After years of austerity, Corbyn delivers a much-needed boost
UK growth slows to 0.3 per cent as Brexit pressures hit consumption
Spending in key retail and service sectors has fallen
‘Living standards crisis’ looms as rising food prices hold inflation at 2.3 per cent
Price increases are outstripping wage growth
Being poor kills – to improve public health the government must tackle inequality
Health policy must include a focus on social determinants
Dirty money is flooding into Britain – and the government is all talk
The Guardian’s money laundering scoop is the tip of the iceberg