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Levels of consumer confidence can signal people’s future spending plans and the likely impact on the economy.
Homeowners looking to remortgage and first-time buyers struggled to manage interest rate hikes in 2023. Here’s what to think about this year.
UK house prices are unlikely to rise much in 2024 as interest rate rises continue to bite.
Cash transfers have emerged as an essential part of social protection systems globally, most recently during COVID lockdowns.
Fixing stagnation requires bold political thinking.
The UK, eurozone and US inflation stories have diverged, which means each economy is now fighting a distinct battle with prices rises, which could require very different weapons.
There aren’t enough remote jobs to go around.
Tackling the cost of living crisis and raising UK living standards requires a joined-up response, but the autumn statement didn’t give much indication of that.
The autumn statement failed to deliver for the early years sector, which will struggle to deliver an expansion in childcare promised in the 2023 spring budget.
Pension changes, industry investment and national insurance cuts announced in the autumn statement could all help women.
National insurance cuts and business investment were all included, as was the pensions triple lock. But our experts saw some omissions.
Live blog: all the announcements from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and instant reaction from experts.
The UK government has recently indicated that it could make some surprise tax announcements in coming days.
It’s budget time again, and maybe the Conservatives’ final major chance to influence the upcoming general election.
The UK chancellor has limited room for manoeuvre.
Prices remain high and there is much more the government could do to help people.
ISAs, benefits and mortgage support are all rumoured to be mentioned in chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s next autumn statement.
Youth unemployment is on an upward trajectory.
Many people answer questions about the economy and benefits incorrectly.
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