Eighty-two percent of wealth generated last year across the world went to the richest one percent of the global population, while the 3.7 billion people who make up the poorest half saw no increase,...
The Paradise Papers cast a very welcome, but deeply disturbing, light on how rich and powerful individuals and companies secretly shelter their wealth in tax havens. Tax dodging deprives poor countries...
In Scotland, one in five people live in poverty. At Oxfam Scotland, we know that if we're going to bring that number down then we urgently need to address Scotland's inequality problem. Poverty...
The growing gap between the richest and poorest in the UK is directly linked to higher rates of poverty, according to new research from the London School of Economics and Political Science. ...
This Friday, political leaders from various corners of the world will meet in Glasgow for a conference hosted by the Scottish Government on inclusive growth.
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Joint call issued as new Commission meets for the first time today.
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By Francis Stuart, Oxfam Scotland Research and Policy Adviser
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The First Minister has announced the creation of a new Poverty and Inequality Commission following two years of campaigning by Oxfam Scotland and our supporters.
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Announcement to be made at Scottish Parliament reception
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Scotland's new Poverty and Inequality Commission must be bold and independent - Oxfam
Report released ahead of the Commission's launch and as new poll reveals Scots want a more equal...