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10 richest men doubled their fortunes during the pandemic.

Jonathan Duane
Jonathan Duane

07:38 17 Jan 2022


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Inequality contributes to the deaths of 21,000 people each day globally

Oxfam says the world's ten richest men more than doubled their fortunes during the pandemic.

A report by the charity’s found that was while incomes for 99% of the population fell.

It's claimed more than 160 million people have been forced into poverty since the emergence of coronavirus.

The wealth of Ireland's nine billionaires has increased by €18.3 billion during the pandemic.

It's calling for a wealth tax here as inequality is contributing to the deaths of at least 21,000 people each day globally.


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