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To keep government spending under control, stronger rules and targets are needed. These should be on the agenda at the treasurer’s upcoming roundtable.
Changing the UK’s fiscal rule to allow more cash to flow could take the pressure off – but it isn’t without risk.
The chancellor makes the rules herself – changing them could leave the country with more money to spend.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has rewritten the fiscal rulebook but will this new approach to borrowing fuel growth, or is it a risky bet on Britain’s future?
Will the chancellor’s new fiscal rules leave people better off as she promises?
Rachel Reeves plans to change the rules on borrowing – which would boost investment spending but could also present serious pitfalls.
A group of economists wants Reeves to raise public investment – but her plans so far point to a tight squeeze on spending.
Unless Kenya secures a write-off or other debt-reducing deal, it will almost certainly default.
Reeves wouldn’t be the first chancellor to change the rules to suit her plans – and it could help boost economic growth.
The former prime minister chose to ignore the experts over her growth plan and the mistake cost her – and the UK – dear.
Both the Conservatives and Labour have promised not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT should they win the election – but most voters don’t believe them.
The UK does not allow itself enough room for the public investment necessary for growth.
If insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results, what does that say about the EU?
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