Inequality

UK income inequality widens after pandemic dip

UK income inequality widens after pandemic dip

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) - British income inequality rose to a three-year high in the 2021/22 financial year after a dip during the coronavirus pandemic, but remains below peaks…

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Malta: Economic growth fails to reduce holiday inequality over past decade

Malta: Economic growth fails to reduce holiday inequality over past decade

Despite Malta’s breathtaking economic growth rates, holiday inequality has slightly in-creased over the past decade – even if the holiday divide between those at risk of poverty and those who…

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Automating Inequality – High-tech tools deployed in social services can create more inefficiencies and create more inequality

Automating Inequality – High-tech tools deployed in social services can create more inefficiencies and create more inequality

As Americans look for greater government efficiencies, we increasingly turn to automated systems that use algorithms to determine who is eligible for access to housing, welfare benefits, intervention from child…

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Drones intercepted off Cyprus, EasyJet cancels all UK-Cyprus flights

Two unmanned drones which had been fired in the direction of the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force...

Friendly fire losses in Kuwait and combat deaths mark escalating risks in U.S.-led operation against Iran

Three U.S. Air Force fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses during active co...

Middle East evacuations on the table if nuclear sites targeted, says UN atomic watchdog head

The mass evacuation of cities across the Middle East may be necessary if civil nuclear power station...

France is ready to help Gulf countries targeted by Iran

France is ready to help Gulf countries targeted by Iranian retaliatory strikes, Foreign Minister Jea...

Updated Malta News Briefing – Monday 2 March 2026

Updated 1225 EPPO Probes €253 Million in Suspected EU Fraud Cases in Malta: The European Public P...

Cyprus on alert after drone strike on UK’s Akrotiri base; Israeli air strikes in Lebanon

A suspected drone strike on the United Kingdom’s RAF Akrotiri has underscored Cyprus’ growing exposu...

Oil prices set for swings next week as US-Israel strikes raise supply uncertainty

Oil markets currently closed for the weekend are set to see price swings next week as the impact fro...

Balancing Preparedness and Prudence to mitigate Risks of the Iran-Gulf Conflict on Malta

Even without a direct security threat, the economic ripple effects of the Iran-Gulf conflict could r...

Flights Halted Across Middle East, Thousands Left Stranded in Widening Crisis

The attack on Iran by the United States and Israel disrupted flights across the Middle East and beyo...

More strikes aimed at Iran after Khamenei’s death, Waves of blasts heard over Dubai, Doha for second day

Israel said on Sunday it launched another wave of attacks on Iran, as Iranians grappled with uncerta...