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Rates are now higher than after Liz Truss’s 2022 mini-budget.
An economist explains why new official figures have eased the gloom surrounding the UK economy, but haven’t fully dispelled all fears.
The Bank of England has just raised rates for the 14th time in a row to 5.25%.
The potential gains may be great, but the risks of softer regulation are pretty big too.
Convenient hubs of collaboration could boost local areas.
The Scottish economist dedicated his life’s work to understanding the consequences – moral, social and political – of capitalism. Both neoliberals and leftwingers claim his legacy.
Finding the right kind of support is a good business move.
UK bonds are again close to the levels that caused a pensions crisis in autumn 2022.
The bank has set hares running by forecasting actual growth of the UK economy in 2023, while most other forecasters are more downbeat.
Can UK business compete in an international green subsidy race?
People who are out of work for reasons such as long-term ill-health are often not well served by national employment support.
The Bank of England is factoring more than sky-high inflation into its base rate decisions right now.
A long-term view on building up British business is key to showing the UK is ‘open for business’.
The UK must refocus its efforts to attract investment post-Brexit, but here’s why it’s still ‘open for business’.
Why addressing inequality in ‘left-behind’ places requires more than ‘levelling up’.
Collective bargaining has worked well in other countries.
While there are some benefits to the free trade agreement, the UK would be better off striking a deal with its neighbours.
The government’s new white paper on AI regulation highlights opportunities for the country.
Many businesses have been reluctant to invest and expand.
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