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October 11, 2010

Britain is unequal and deeply divided, says new report

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is today publishing a 700 page report that shows Britain to be a deeply divided country.
August 6, 2010

Student bursary schemes failing to widen access, says union

The University and College Union has called for a national bursary scheme after a report found that the current bursary system is random and unbalanced.
July 27, 2010

Health gap between rich and poor wider than in 1930s

The health gap between the richest and poorest in Britain is now wider than it was during the great depression, according to researchers from Sheffield and Bristol Universities. The figures reflect a similar growth in economic inequality.
April 25, 2010

The Rich List should be an election issue

The front pages of two of today's newspapers say a great deal about the skewed priorities that are continuing to shape the general election campaign.
February 23, 2010

Unemployed young people to challenge politicians over education funding

Young people who are not in education, employment or training – known as 'NEETS' – are to question politicians on their education policies tomorrow. Ministers are facing calls to improve further education funding to tackle inequality.

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