Today, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves addressed the House of Commons with a pledge to ‘restore economic stability’ after revealing a £22 billion of unfunded pressures inherited from the previous Conservative Government. This leaves the question as to what will happen with Public Finances?
The new Prime Minister, Keir Starmer has now assumed office. After appointing his cabinet, the new Government must begin their work to enact change immediately. In his first speech as PM, Starmer stressed his goal to be a government of service. Labour won the General Election with only a 34% vote share. Winning over more of the public will take a lot of work.
WightFibre, in collaboration with Curia, has released a groundbreaking report detailing the economic, social, and environmental benefits of the full-fibre broadband rollout on the Isle of Wight.
As hundreds of Conservatives lost their seats across the country last Thursday, the idea that the Conservatives “failed to honour the trust that people had
Following the Chancellor’s first major speech of the new Parliamentary session on planning reform and the green belt, Council leaders react to her views and set out their intent to work with the new government.
The UK’s equity market is facing significant challenges with declining numbers of listed small
companies and capital outflows. Addressing this requires regulatory reforms and encouraging
pension funds to invest in UK equities to support economic growth.
Exploring the complex relationship between the Bailiwick of Guernsey and Westminster, this article highlights the recent Pickles report on Nazi atrocities in Alderney and Guernsey’s fierce independence as a Crown Dependency. It also examines Guernsey’s economic self-reliance through contributions to global markets and the offshore finance sector.
Exploring the UK’s economic policies in the lead-up to the 2024 General Election, the Women’s Budget Group highlights the gendered impacts of these policies and suggests alternative fiscal measures from other OECD countries to better address the cost-of-living crisis for women.
Recently-elected Leader of Manchester City Council, Bev Craig, provides insight into how Manchester could serve as a catalyst for nationwide growth. She discusses the key economic policies and initiatives needed to stimulate innovation, attract investment and foster inclusive development across the country.
A story of creativity – and why our national renewal depends upon it.
A downhill Economy, but an uphill plan for the future? Resolution Foundation senior economist, Emily Fry, explores options available to a future Chancellor
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a snap election for July 4th, despite the Conservatives trailing Labour by 21 points in the polls. This high-stakes gamble is influenced by economic indicators, immigration issues, and the threat from Reform UK.
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