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Constraining government spending as a policy goal is misguided, illogical and can lead to economic instability

Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.

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Higher-than-expected figure will make chancellor’s aim of calming jittery bond markets more difficult

The issue cannot be avoided any longer. Andy Burnham and his chancellor must face the fear of a pensioner backlash, and find a fair solution, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The issue cannot be avoided any longer. Andy Burnham and his chancellor must face the fear of a pensioner backlash, and find a fair solution, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

I believe that the Government’s proposed SEND reforms could limit EHCPs, weaken legal rights, replace individual plans with packages, reduce appeals, and remove school choice. In my view, children cou...

A global comparison of State Pension provision highlights the onus on individuals in the UK to build pension savings for their retirement, rather than leaving

A decade ago Palantir was largely unknown in the UK. It now holds public contracts worth hundreds of millions of pounds...

Prem Sikka is an Emeritus Professor of Accounting at the University of Essex and the University of Sheffield, a Labour member of the House of Lords, and Contributing Editor at Left Foot Forward. Mi...

Forecasts of further rises in the inflation rate mean some analysts expect the Bank to act by the end of the year.

Prem Sikka is an Emeritus Professor of Accounting at the University of Essex and the University of Sheffield, a Labour member of the House of Lords, and Contributing Editor at Left Foot Forward. Mi...

With the budget looming, arguments rage over whether ministers should scrap a pledge popular with millions

Podcast Episode · The Bunker – News without the nonsense · 3 September · 27min

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Jump lifts currency to highest level against dollar in a month, while global markets remain jittery

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Burnham said he had already cut taxes, including VAT on energy bills and hospitality business rates.

Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.

🚆 RMT says: Tax train profits, cut fares, end the rolling stock racket!