Britain's wealth gap is growing, its malign effects seep into all aspects of life. It's a national disaster | Will Hutton

Britain's wealth inequality is among the highest in developed nations, overshadowing vital sectors like health, education, and democracy, and poses a serious risk to collective well-being.

The Fairness Foundation report argues that wealth inequality should be treated as seriously as climate change or terrorism, highlighting its impact on the fabric of society.

A fair society distributes wealth and opportunity equitably, ensuring that one's birth circumstances do not dictate life's quality, which is increasingly at risk in Britain.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves must raise taxes, particularly on wealth, not just to address fiscal gaps, but to instigate fundamental societal fairness.

Read at www.theguardian.com