Ideas for a fair, sustainable and resilient economy

Over the last decade the world has experienced a series of profound economic problems - from the financial crash to the climate crisis, from rising inequality to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Economics is changing to try and solve these problems.
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Papal economics

This week, we look at the Vatican’s role in global economic affairs, Pope Francis’ legacy and what to expect from his successor.

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Can we trust the numbers?

This week's New Economy Brief explores ongoing problems with some of the most important economic indicators collected and calculated by the Office for National Statistics.

Local election preview

What to expect from the local elections, Labour’s Reform worries, and the nuances of voters’ views on the economy.

The Trump Shock Part 3: Protecting the UK economy

This week we're turning our attention to how the tariffs are affecting the UK economy, and how the government is starting to respond to protect key sectors from the fallout.

The Trump Shock Part 2: deepening the debt crisis

This week, we explore the effect of Trump’s tariffs on countries in the Global South and the worsening debt crisis.

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