All news on the topic: Economic policy

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Labour faces the risk of creating an £80bn black hole in its financial plans
Far from boosting growth, the Government’s economic plans are likely to do serious damage, making the nation’s finances much worse by the end of this decade.
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As many as 50 Labour MPs could rebel against proposed cuts to the winter fuel allowance
Dozens said to be considering abstaining from Tuesday’s vote over pensioners’ payments, as PM says dealing with dissent is ‘matter for chief whip’
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Labour donor resigns from Treasury role amid accusations of ’cronyism’
Ian Corfield resigns as adviser to Rachel Reeves as ministers deny favoring donors.
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Rachel Reeves plans to raise taxes and cut spending in the October budget
Chancellor insists she still has large black hole to fill despite stronger-than-expected growth in first half of 2024
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UK inflation falls by less than expected to 2.3%, reducing chance of June rate cut
Drop in April is smaller than forecast but level is still lowest in almost three years
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The IMF warns that using industrial policy to enhance innovation is not a panacea for addressing slow economic growth
Aggressive government intervention could create expensive mistakes and prompt subsidy battle
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Councils demand independent review of ‘arbitrary’ levelling up schemes
Boris Johnson’s 2019 policy faces accusation of being politicised and failing to tackle skills shortages