A maximum wage could be both economically viable and politically practical, a leading analyst has claimed. With minimum wages well established in many countries around the world, new research suggests capping income could create "a world without a super rich" and reduce the gap between the rich and poor. The paper comes hot on the heels of Resolution Foundation research that found the UK's wealth gap has been widening over the past decade. The think tank estimates 1 per cent of adults, some...

A young boy has been cured of an ultra-rare condition affecting just 50 children in the world – thanks to pioneering treatment at a British hospital. Sam Pearson, aged nine, was one of just 50 children in the world to suffer from gene mutation GNAO1 when he was diagnosed three years ago. He was admitted to the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children in October 2015 after catching a chest infection which triggered violent, flailing body movements. Sam , from Chippenham,...

A morbidly obese pooch whose love of deli meat saw her balloon to THREE TIMES the size of a normal beagle has shed almost 25lbs in four months. Eight-year-old Snuffy struggled to scratch her ears without panting and spent her days gobbling down huge meals and snacking on sliced ham and turkey. The podgy pup lived with an elderly couple who meant no harm but couldn’t resist treating her and struggled to give her enough exercise. Snuffy's weight crept up...

A brave woman who had both breasts removed due to cancer took part in a nude photo shoot and says she’s now “a happy flattie”. Sharon Donnelly, 54, said she had to fight to have her second breast removed as she feared her cancer would return. She said doctors told her it was healthy and initially refused to do the second operation. But after battling the decision for months and finally convincing them to operate, she said surgeons discovered cancerous...

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Size 20 (UK 24) Megan Kimberling is mercilessly trolled by keyboard warriors but refuses to let them win and is on a mission to promote body positivity

As we approached the front door I already had a good feeling about the hotel, some friendly staff appeared to usher us in. Sometimes it is the little things that make all the difference. I was looking forward to our Friday night stay at the Hilton Bankside. The foyer was plush and the staff were briskly checking customers in and we were promptly given our room. It was a large suite and I had a really quick lie down on...

By Adrian C Grant The story of King Arthur and his brave Knights of the Round Table have captured imaginations for centuries. Numerous places across Britain – and further afield – have been associated with Arthurian legend, with scores of new (and largely improbable) sites popping up each year. Now, a British historian believes he has not only pinpointed the locations of Arthur’s legendary battles but also identified the man himself. Adrian C Grant speaks exclusively to The London Economic...

  What it feels like when your religious celebration is secretly recorded.  By Clouds Haberberg I came to the Jewdas Seder last night as a completely new face. I’ve been aware of them for a few years now, but it wasn’t until now that I’d gotten around to attending an event. Even though I’d heard good things, I didn’t really know what to expect, going in – and I certainly wasn’t expecting to see Jeremy Corbyn standing there the moment...