Why Britain feels like we are being priced out of everyday life – and why the real explanation is nothing like the one you were taught

In a nation where wealth pools at the top while everyday prosperity drains away, The Great Untold Story of Money uncovers the hidden mechanics behind Britain’s financial system. From the gilded halls of the Bank of England to the quiet queues at the food bank, this piece reveals how gilts, inflation, and debt intertwine to shape the country’s fortunes – and misfortunes. It’s a visual and written exploration of extraction economics, exposing how the architecture of money creation has hollowed out the UK’s real economy while enriching a privileged few.