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The rich are getting richer from the war on Iran
The US‑Israeli war on Iran is creating a deepening regional humanitarian crisis and global economic crisis. Unless we act, in the UK, ordinary people here will again bear the costs while a tiny elite of corporations and super‑rich individuals reap huge profits from chaos abroad and hardship at home.
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Who will bring Tax Justice to Wales? Assessing the 2026 Assembly Manifestos
How Welsh Assembly election manifestos line up against our five day‑one tax justice recommendations, to deliver local and national change?
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Protect people and put an end to corporate profiteering off Iran war
The oil and gas crisis triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran, has sent bills soaring— causing misery for millions across the UK. But as usual a tiny vulture-like elite is feasting on the chaos. It’s obscene, and the government must act.
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How the super-rich are trying to distract us with hate
Everyone should be able to afford to hope. But across the UK, millions are barely staying afloat. That’s because a tiny, ultra‑rich elite is hoarding the wealth we all created. And now the super rich are trying to distract us with hate. We can’t let them.
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Tackle corporate profiteering from Iran War, and provide cost of living support (Civil Society Letter)
Leading UK civil society organisations have called on the Chancellor to levy excess profits taxes on the windfall revenues numerous sectors are predicted to make as a result of the economic fallout from the US-Israeli war on Iran. The full text of the letter (sent 26 March), and signatory organisations is below.
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Press release – Tax profiteering corporates to help with the cost of living, says UK civil society
40 Leading UK civil society organisations and unions have called on the Chancellor to levy excess profits taxes on the windfall revenues numerous sectors are predicted to make as a result of the economic fallout from the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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One wealth tax after another
It isn’t just people in the UK that know the game is up for economies and political systems that underfund our hospitals, schools and communities, while making the rich richer. Increasingly we’re seeing calls for wealth taxes across the world.
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The Billionaire Wealth Boom: From Forbes’ Rich List to Britain’s Invisible Elite
As billionaire wealth hits historic highs, UK elites are quietly consolidating economic and political power.
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A wake‑up call for Westminster from Gorton and Denton
A wake‑up call for Westminster from Gorton and Denton -
Ten tax reforms to raise over £50 billion a year for UK public services
Ten tax reforms to raise over £50 billion a year for UK public services -
How to stop Big Money buying British politics
A small circle of billionaires, corporations and opaque networks now dominate UK political funding. Unless the new Elections Bill is strengthened, our democracy will remain exposed to foreign‑linked money, bought influence, untraceable crypto donations and elite access.
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe: pointing fingers at migrants whilst picking Britain’s pockets
Ratcliffe got a lot of attention last week for blaming migrants and people accessing social security for Britain’s problems. The truth is the UK is struggling because billionaires like him have spent years extracting wealth from this country, while giving back as little as possible, and politicians have helped them point the finger at everyone else.
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Behind the curtain: Mandelson, Epstein & the machinery of elite influence
The Epstein files pulled back the curtain on the horrors of the disgraced financier’s heinous crimes and unveiled a world of elite collusion, influence‑trading and criminality among a class of people who appear to operate outside the law with near‑total impunity. It also helped to explain why our tax system continues to favour the super-rich over ordinary people.
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5 Ways Wales can lead the Way on Tax Reform
From council tax to business rates, these are the tax justice priorities we’re calling on those hoping to form the next Welsh Government to take forward in May. Each one uses existing devolved powers to make Wales fairer, tackle inequality, and show governments in Holyrood, Stormont and Westminster that bold, progressive tax reform is possible.
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Why we need to tax wealth
Inequality in the UK is surging, with vast wealth concentrated among a tiny elite. This imbalance harms economic growth, weakens democracy, worsens the cost‑of‑living crisis and accelerates climate damage. A tax system favouring wealth over work deepens the divide, prompting growing calls for a practical, effective UK wealth tax.
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