It’s that time again – when world elites, global leaders, and the wealthiest individuals on the planet meet in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum. This meeting of wealthy and powerful individuals provides a stark reminder of the huge inequalities that mar the world we live in.
A coalition of 17 faith organisations, coordinated by JustMoney Movement, has released a joint statement urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise and reform taxes on wealth in Wednesday’s Budget.
As we look to the Chancellor’s Budget announcement on 26 November, as well as any outcomes from COP30, the international climate talks taking place in Brazil until 21 November, we face questions about the kind of world we want to live in, and how to pay for it.
Rich List chasers aside, aspiring to wealth isn’t about the money for most people. It’s the security to know you can cope with unexpected misfortune like illness or home repairs. It’s the psychological freedom of not having to think carefully about every expenditure, from the weekly shop to larger one-off purchases…
