New research by Public First reveals teenage girls in the UK face a "postcode lottery" for sport access, missing up to 100 minutes of exercise weekly compared to boys. Urban and ethnic minority girls are most affected. This disparity, linked to safety, social barriers, and facility access, could cost the economy over £640m annually.
New research reveals significant disparities in sports participation for teenage girls across the UK, with urban girls missing out on an average of 100 minutes of exercise weekly compared to boys. The gap is wider for girls from ethnic minority backgrounds and linked to safety, social barriers, and facility access.
A new study by France's Drees reveals significant social inequalities in cancer incidence and prognosis. Modest individuals face higher risks for lung cancer and aggressive forms of other cancers, with poorer survival rates compared to wealthier citizens.
A new Drees study reveals significant social inequalities in cancer incidence and prognosis in France. The poorest populations face higher risks of developing aggressive cancers, receiving later diagnoses, and having poorer survival rates compared to the wealthiest.
Telangana's development narrative is challenged by a stark reality: thousands lack basic amenities like toilets, tap water, and electricity. A recent survey reveals deep inequalities, particularly affecting Scheduled Tribes and Castes, highlighting persistent social and economic backwardness despite claims of progress. This disparity impacts health, dignity, and overall quality of life for many.
India's labor market is shifting from agriculture to non-farm jobs, yet agriculture remains a significant employer. While overall labor force participation is steady, stark gender, caste, and geographic inequalities persist, impacting access to stable, better-paying work. Informality continues to dominate, with a substantial portion of casual workers earning below minimum wages.
Lower-income Americans sharply reduced their gas consumption in the month following the Iran war, yet spiking prices still forced them to spend more at the pump, worsening the economy’s disparities, new research released Wednesday showed
South Korea marked Labor Day's restoration to its original May 1 name after 63 years, with leaders gathering at Cheong Wa Dae. Yet the symbolism clashed with reality as Samsung Biologics workers launched their first strike since 2011 over wages. Data shows non-regular workers earn just 65.2% of regular workers' wages, with 3.9 million outside key labor laws and 8.7 million platform workers lacking basic protections.
India's unemployment rate stands at 5.1% with LFPR at 55.4% as of March 2026, but deeper analysis reveals significant inequalities. Rural workforce participation (58%) exceeds urban (50.3%), while women earn 24% less than men in regular jobs and face a 72% pay gap in self-employment. Despite rising female workforce participation, 58% of working-age women remain outside the labour force. The informal economy dominates with 64.7% of rural workers self-employed, and unemployment actually rises with education levels, reaching 7.1% for those with secondary education and 10.6% for educated women.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies found that the Conservatives' Help to Buy scheme primarily benefited high-earners in the top 10%, accelerating housing and wealth inequalities. Rather than helping people onto the property ladder, the policy helped already fortunate buyers accumulate wealth faster or purchase more expensive properties. The study adds to previous findings showing the scheme failed to address structural housing costs and represented a lost opportunity to invest in social housing or council building programmes.
A Sport England survey shows 64.4% of English adults meet physical activity guidelines - the highest on record - with 859,000 more active adults than last year. Running and gym activities are growing, while team sports near nine-year highs. However, inequalities persist for black and Asian people, older adults, disabled individuals and those on lower incomes, with women also less active than men. The government has pledged £250m for local sport facilities and £400m for community venues, though a parliamentary report warns funding for school and community sport remains insufficient and unstable.
The Active Lives survey reveals over 30 million English adults now meet the 150-minute weekly activity target, with notable 11% growth among over-75s. However, persistent inequalities remain: black and Asian adult activity levels have stagnated at 57% and 56% respectively for ten years, while the least affluent have seen a decline from 54.8% to 53.8%. The West Midlands remains the least active region.
The ongoing ISL season has seen significant imbalances, with bottom-placed Mohammedan Sporting playing far fewer home games than rivals such as East Bengal. Many other clubs have also been displaced from their home venues. With relegation now in effect, these inequalities could have serious consequences for affected clubs, raising questions about fairness despite no formal force majeure ruling.
