The Vote Leave bus.
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Economic forecasts are flawed but they should not be blindly dismissed as fake facts.
Boris Johnson’s party has announced some modest spending increases.
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Before we declare the end of austerity, it is important to explore what exactly austerity was – and remind ourselves of the terrible toll it has had on many people’s lives.
Corbyn channelling Usain Bolt?
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The manifesto is perhaps unsurprisingly dominated by the big picture, with the economic emphasis on nationalisation and climate change.
A real living wage would make a big difference to those on low pay.
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Promised increases from both sides are a striking new feature of UK politics and could be transformative for many.
Short-sighted?
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A political economist explains the background to Labour and the Conservatives’ new commitment to spending and borrowing.
The earlier you start saving for retirement, the better.
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That’s to meet your basic needs and have a little leftover for fun.
The Bank of England.
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Neither an interest rate cut nor an interest rate rise are out of the question if there’s a hard Brexit.
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Not only could less work pay for itself by boosting productivity, it’s necessary for human and planetary well-being.
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A no-deal Brexit means the immediate imposition of import duties and various controls on UK-EU trade.
Demonstrations against the arrival of immigrants on England’s south coast.
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It’s not all about the economics – people’s sense of well-being may help explain anti-immigration attitudes.
Britain is still split over Brexit.
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It’s time to break the deadlock with a referendum on no-deal Brexit or Theresa May’s withdrawal agreement.
New chancellor, Sajid Javid.
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With Brexit and another general election on the horizon, these spending plans are highly likely to change.
The NHS is one of Wales’s biggest employers, and biggest spenders too.
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NHS Wales takes the biggest share of public spending and supports 11% of the total employed and self-employed.
At least he hasn’t called it ‘Johnsonism’.
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Seemingly a mix of hype, economic stimulus and tax cuts, boosterism appears to be an economic credo with shaky foundations.
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Urgent intervention is needed to secure H&W – and other strategic UK industrial assets – before key skills and capacity are irretrievably lost.
The real work starts now.
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Brexit should not be Johnson’s sole focus if he wants to re-engage the disaffected voters he’ll need to bring on side in a general election.
Stressed out.
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Small businesses fail to recognise the business benefits and importance of prioritise staff mental health and well-being.
George Osborne’s eyes a return to politics.
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The main distinguishing feature of Osborne’s policy record was presiding over one of the worst economic recoveries in British history.
British Steel workers face an uncertain post-industrial future.
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The experience of former industrial heartlands offers lessons in how to revitalise communities when big industries close.
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Totnes shows how a small, rural town can build community resilience at a time when local budgets are under strain.