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The richest 1% own almost half the worlds wealth - whilst 44% of the worlds population live in poverty

29 Jan 2025

5 reasons why we must tax the super-rich
Demonstrators at the Make Them Pay march with Big Ben, London in the background. There are flags and banners with slogans of "Tax the super rich", "Tax the rich", and "Make polluters pay".

21 Jan 2025

Who wants to be a trillionaire?
Graphic with a pale beige background that depicts 5 men in red silhouette stood around or sat on a large roll of 100 dollar bills. In the background is a black and white graphic of two women, a baby and a young man stood next to a small pile of coins

20 Jan 2025

The new trillionaire class is nearly here

2 Dec 2024

What happened at the G20?
Activists are holding a giant banner at COP29 that says 'Pay up, Pay up, Make polluters pay'

29 Nov 2024

So, what happened at COP29?
An image of a private jet.

25 Nov 2024

The private jets leaving COP29 are the ultimate symbol of climate injustice.
Cynthia looks into the camera. Behind her is the beach and the sea with rocks jutting out of it.

1 Oct 2024

I will not go down without a fight for climate justice
Business jet airplane flying on a high altitude above the clouds

18 Sep 2024

We need higher taxes on private jets and superyachts, here’s why
Climate activist, Joyce Koech, stands among recently planted mangroves as part of her pioneering restoration project in Mombasa, Kenya.

5 Sep 2024

From Passion to Action: A Journey in Activism
An image of someone holding a pile of clothes

26 Jul 2024

Get a £5 M&S voucher when you donate with Oxfam x M&S ‘Another Life’ scheme
A man looks serious holding a poker for a bread oven with his family in the background.

24 Apr 2024

Things you need to know about famine
Food parcels (with vegetables) being distributed in Southern Gaza Strip by Oxfam's local partner (Palestinian Agriculture Relief Committee - PARC) as part of the emergency response to the crisis in Gaza.

28 Mar 2024

Ramadan: The Generosity of the Muslim Community and the Impact of Zakat