How the 2026 Rich List explains our broken economy
Here’s what you need to know about the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List: extreme wealth in the UK is off the charts, almost none of the richest pay anywhere near the most tax, but plenty of them are shovelling cash into politicians.
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Gridlock: What’s blocking higher taxes on wealth?
If most people support higher taxes on extreme wealth (and polling consistently shows they do!), why does it remain so politically difficult?
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Billions of tax lost as UK illicit finance summit delayed again
Billions of tax lost as UK illicit finance summit delayed again -
How many times can one Billionaire move to Monaco?
No, billionaire David Reuben didn’t leave the UK “this summer”. Once again the billionaire-owned press is spreading a wealth exodus myth.
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Whose Side Is the Government On? Only 43% Say Workers
New polling commissioned by Tax Justice UK, and conducted by respected independent pollster Survation, shows majority back higher taxes on mega-rich, but think the government isn’t on their side.
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Tax the super-rich, banks and energy companies to pay for your plan, Brits tell Burnham
Tax the super-rich, banks and energy companies to pay for your plan, Brits tell Burnham -
Ten tax reforms to raise over £60 billion a year for UK public services
Ten tax reforms to raise over £60 billion a year for UK public services -
A Tale of Two Conferences | Faiza Shaheen
Burnham struck a bolder tone than his predecessor during conference season. Delivering it means taking on the wealth and power that have kept Britain stuck.
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Equalise Capital Gains Tax to Boost Growth and Fairness
Reforming Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is one of the most effective ways the government could make the tax system fairer, encourage economic growth, and crucially for this government, raise revenue needed to invest in the services and infrastructure Britain desperately needs.
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Don’t cave in to Trump on digital services tax say civil society leaders
Leading UK civil society organisations have called on the Prime Minister and Chancellor to stand strong on the Digital Services Tax under threat from USA lobbying, and extend it to AI companies. The full text of the letter (sent 21 September 2026), and signatory organisations is below.
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Burnham’s first Budget: Unlocking the treasure that can transform Britain
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Press release – Petition Hand in at Number 10 North
The UK lost out on £59.2bn in unpaid taxes last year— that means 6.4% of all tax owed was avoided, evaded, or accidentally unpaid.
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Betting on Britain: or how to calm the bond markets & raise living standards
This Budget isn’t a choice between taxing people who are already struggling, or cutting lifeline supports for the poorest. There’s a third option. Healey should take it.
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Can new Chancellor John Healey “Build Hope for Britain”
What does Burnham’s surprise pick for Chancellor,John Healey, and his early flurry of policy announcements tell us?
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Will Burnham call time on Big Money politics?
The Elections Bill, including crucial curbs on dodgy political funding, has been delayed to September, so Burnham can rewrite. Will he strengthen it, or water it down?
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Tax gap 2026
The UK’s Tax Gap is growing. Here’s what it means and why tackling this problem should be at the top of the new Prime Minister’s in-tray.
Tax gap 2026