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A tale of two Budgets

Fiscal Policy
30.10.24

A cost of living Budget?

Inflation
29.10.24
This week, we look at the living standards context ahead of this week’s budget, and why the cost of living crisis must be a priority for the Chancellor.

The Employment Rights Bill

Work
16.10.24
What can we expect from the Employment Rights Bill? We explore the government’s plan to improve workers’ rights and whether it goes far enough.

Defining public debt

Fiscal Policy
9.10.24
What options does the Chancellor have for redefining public debt to create more fiscal space for investment? And could these reforms signal the end of austerity economics?
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