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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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Unpacking the Spending Review

Fiscal Policy
19.6.2025
This week we dive into the Spending Review, and explore what decisions on current and capital spending reveal about the government’s economic strategy.
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The messy road to the Spending Review

Fiscal Policy
5.6.25
Exploring the politics of the Spending Review and the case for a fiscal reset to put the government on a better economic and political trajectory.

The case for investing in childcare

Public Services
29.5.25
This week, we explore the economic case for childcare investment and the arguments for counting it as capital rather than current spending.

Billionaire Britain

Inequalities
21.5.25
This week, we unpack the reaction to this year’s Rich List, the options available to tax wealth more, and how HMRC can avoid missing out on revenue through loopholes and tax havens.

Papal economics

Paradigm Shift
14.5.25
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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