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Burnham’s cheerfulness could turn the economy around

Thursday 09 July 2026 11:58 am  |   Updated:  Thursday 09 July 2026 11:59 am Burnham’s cheerfulness could turn the...

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Is it even possible to regulate ‘misinformation’?

Wednesday 10 June 2026 4:48 am  |   Updated:  Tuesday 09 June 2026 11:30 am Is it even possible to regulate...

10.06.2026 30

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A state of the nation tale: The National Rail Museum won’t accept a model railway set

Tuesday 19 May 2026 4:52 am  |   Updated:  Monday 18 May 2026 4:46 pm A state of the nation tale: The National Rail...

19.05.2026 30

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Zack Polanski’s public spending plans are pure fantasy

Wednesday 08 April 2026 5:19 am  |   Updated:  Tuesday 07 April 2026 11:28 am Zack Polanski’s public spending plans...

08.04.2026 30

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Forget ‘price gouging’ – this is where competition is really failing

Wednesday 01 April 2026 5:48 am  |   Updated:  Tuesday 31 March 2026 11:12 am Forget ‘price gouging’ – this is...

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The cost of living crisis is the fault of the public sector, not billionaires

Thursday 05 March 2026 5:55 am  |   Updated:  Wednesday 04 March 2026 5:34 pm The cost of living crisis is the fault...

05.03.2026 30

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The economics of superstars: Can Taylor Swift her AI era?

(Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images) Claims that AI will make it harder for working class talent to succeed in the creative industries miss the point...

05.02.2026 30

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Graduate crisis proves British universities are no longer fit for purpose

It’s time to accept that a substantial proportion of British universities are simply not fit for purpose, writes Paul Ormerod The true cost of...

29.01.2026 30

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Labour is leading Britain on an economic death march

Keir Starmer will argue in favour of Budget decisons Keir Starmer’s premiership looks to be over but, unlike great Labour leaders of the past,...

15.01.2026 30

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Venezuela proves farce of political forecasting

If history teaches us anything, it’s that political forecasters almost always get it wrong. Just look at Venezuela, writes Paul Ormerod Following...

07.01.2026 30

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The government is using Brexit as a scapegoat for its own failures

Rachel Reeves slapped inheritance tax on family businesses Keir Starmer is clearly manoeuvring to get Britain to rejoin the EU – but Brexit is not...

11.12.2025 30

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Here’s what should really bother Chancellor about the OBR

Wealthy individuals are at risk of tax raid An unprecedented row has broken out between the Chancellor and the OBR about short-term productivity...

04.12.2025 20

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Whatever Reeves announces today, Britain is still paying for lockdown

A general view of a deserted Oxford Street on April 17, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) The Labour Party were...

27.11.2025 30

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My advice for Rachel Reeves? Learn how to spin a yarn

Economic history shows us the importance of a narrative. If Rachel Reeves wants to help the economy, she needs to learn how to tell a story, writes...

20.11.2025 20

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NHS must stop prioritising staff convenience over public health

Falling productivity, striking doctors and a refusal to embrace new technology: the NHS is not run for ‘us’, but the convenience of its staff,...

13.11.2025 30

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Nobel Prize winners’ message is clear: Excessive taxation inhibits growth

Philippe Aghion, one of three recipients of this year's Nobel Prize for Economic This year’s economics Nobel Prize winners make it clear that the...

23.10.2025 30

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Why cutting spending is now the only way to revive the economy

With Brits stashing away cash in fear of further tax hikes under Labour, cutting spending is now the only way forward to grow the UK economy, writes...

17.10.2025 30

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Rachel Reeves vs the Hydra (the black hole that keeps on growing)

Super-heroine Rachel Reeves is in battle with a mythical beast that keeps multiplying, and the OBR won’t help her, writes Paul Ormerod When Rachel...

09.10.2025 30

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Does Bank Rate really control inflation?

The Bank of England is mulling over whether to make another interest rate cut in the coming months. Despite the Bank of England’s claim that Bank...

27.09.2025 50

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Ed Miliband’s pay now buy later climate policy

Net zero secretary Ed Miliband is set to face more pressure over high energy bills in the UK. Behavioural economics teaches us that consumers weigh...

18.09.2025 40

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Tube strikes: With union ingratitude on full display, will Labour finally change course?

As Tube strikes bring London to a halt, Labour must realise its pushover relations with trade unions have been to no avail, writes Paul Ormerod Keir...

10.09.2025 30

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Has Reeves realised she’s reached the limits of taxation?

Rachel Reeves’ tax hikes have put charities at risk of closing down. Much of the economic damage has already been done, but in ruling out wealth...

07.08.2025 40

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Is Joe Root actually the greatest English batsman ever?

Joe Root has been acclaimed as the greatest English batsman ever, but is it actually true? Paul Ormerod delves into the stats Joe Root has delighted...

31.07.2025 30

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Starmer must face down the self-righteous clowns on his back benches

Keir Starmer has not ruled out a tax raid equal to that seen last year. Keir Starmer’s attempt to select compliant MPs has backfired, producing a...

24.07.2025 30

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Enough with black-hole blaming, Reeves is ignoring low hanging fruit

Raising taxes and plugging black holes, Labour’s discourse ignores proven (and easier) methods to boost productivity, says Paul Ormerod The...

16.07.2025 30

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To find out who’s to blame for economic uncertainty, reeves should look in the mirror

Chancellor Rachel Reeves could use the spending review to boost the defence budget, said the think tank. Household spending is down £50bn since...

03.07.2025 20

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Is Labour changing its mind about the OBR?

Rachel Reeves’ spending splurge has heightened tax concerns. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) Labour is becoming increasingly disillusioned with...

28.06.2025 20

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How much should you pay to see Billie Eilish? Don’t ask St Thomas Aquinas

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 04: Billie Eilish performs her ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ Tour at Rod Laver Arena on March 04, 2025 in Melbourne,...

22.06.2025 40

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Farage has a point, the UK should stop subsidising Scotland

(Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images) It may have lost him the byelection, but Nigel Farage has a point about Scottish spending, writes Paul Ormerod...

12.06.2025 30

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From rare bees to miners’ pensions, money is now no object in parliament

Miners’ pensions, indigenous rights, the shrill carder bee – parliament and the public have lost touch with the reality of public spending, writes...

29.05.2025 30

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Protecting against cyber attacks means tackling rational inattention

M&S, the FTSE 100 retail giant, has been battling a cyber attack alongside Harrods and the Co-op. Credit – Getty. Cybersecurity, highlighted by...

21.05.2025 30

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What Rachel Reeves can learn from Geoffrey Howe

Rachel Reeves and Geoffrey Howe (image generated by ChatGPT) In 1981, Geoffrey Howe defied Keynesian orthodoxy by tightening fiscal policy during a...

15.05.2025 20

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