Inequality in the UK

Fact checks focused on homelessness, poverty, inequality and social mobility

26 July 2016

Economy, Business & Finance

Do women earn less than men in the UK?

By Full Fact Team • 5 mins

In 2017, the median hourly wage for women working full time was about 9.1% less than the median hourly wage for men (excluding overtime). That’s £1.32 less per hour. Read

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18 July 2016

Health

Life expectancy and poverty

By Claire Milne • 3 mins

Boys born in some of the UK's poorest areas are expected to live nine years fewer than those in the richest areas. For girls the figure is seven years. Read

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