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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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Badenomics begins?

What do we know about Kemi Badenoch's economics? This week, we look at the economic approach we could see from the new Conservative leader.

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A tale of two Budgets

A cost of living Budget?

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

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

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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