An analysis of the UK economy posits that years of necessary expansionary monetary policies have inadvertently exacerbated wealth inequality by inflating the value of financial assets and property. The prolonged period of “easy money” flowed heavily into the housing market and equities, worsening the affordability squeeze as housing stock failed to keep pace with demand. This dynamic means that those who own assets, like international investors or existing homeowners, have seen their wealth increase substantially. Conversely, those without assets face the dual challenge of rising rental costs and stagnant income growth.
December 4, 2025. theguardian.com