Don't be fooled: Britain's coronavirus bailout will make the rich richer still

The government schemes protect asset owners, while the bulk of the costs will eventually be borne by ordinary people, says researcher Christine Berry

The crisis itself is already exacerbating economic inequalities. At first sight, the government’s income support schemes might look as though they will help to redress this. In reality, they will achieve almost exactly the opposite. It’s been widely noted that many people remain excluded from the safety net, but the problem goes deeper than this. Where is all this money coming from – and where is it ultimately going?