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Worries about the UK economy are justified, but can the government afford to gamble on raising taxes?

Worries about the UK economy are justified, but can the government afford to gamble on raising taxes?

Economic risks are everywhere.

16.07.2025 3

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Alan Shipman

Why the social pain of welfare reform overshadows any economic gain

The UK economy has bigger problems than welfare payments.

21.03.2025 6

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Alan Shipman

Economists have urged Rachel Reeves to loosen the purse strings – here’s why it’s not that easy

A group of economists has publicly urged chancellor Rachel Reeves to reverse her stance on public investment, and relax the Treasury rules that...

19.09.2024 4

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Alan Shipman