White household income in UK 63% higher than black households, ONS finds

Study shows gulf in income inequality widening further as result of Covid-19 pandemic

White households in the UK have incomes 63% higher than black households, and even after taxes and benefits are nearly a fifth better off, according to official figures.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) also found that income inequality in the UK has widened over the past two years - partly due to the benefits freeze - and indicated that it is likely to widen further as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.