Comment Budget 2024: ‘Reeves has the nation’s morale in her hands, not just its finances’ Economists will say it’s illogical. They will point to inflation falling and salaries now climbing faster than prices… Ed Dorrell 25th October, 2024, 9:46 am
Analysis Budget 2024 fiscal rules: What is Reeves changing – and why does it matter? The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has signalled Labour’s first Budget next week will loosen the UK government’s self-imposed fiscal… Tom Belger 24th October, 2024, 4:34 pm
News West of England mayoral election: Who are the Labour candidates hoping to replace Dan Norris? Four candidates are vying for support to become Labour’s candidate in next year’s West of England mayoral election.… Daniel Green 22nd October, 2024, 2:47 pm
Comment ‘It’s time for Labour to prioritise cancer again’ In 2000, Labour introduced the UK’s first dedicated cancer strategy, marking a pivotal milestone in the fight against cancer. Five years… Michelle Mitchell 20th October, 2024, 7:00 am
Comment ‘A fiscal rule shakeup would unlock cash. But what could the new rules be?’ “It is time the Treasury moved on from just counting the costs of investments, to recognising the benefits… New Economy Brief Staff 19th October, 2024, 7:00 am
Comment ‘The Co-op Party’s on the up. Can community ownership help stem populism?’ The Co-operative Party feels itself to be ascendant. That much was clear at their showcase event last weekend.… Morgan Jones 18th October, 2024, 3:03 pm
Budget 2024 Budget 2024: Reeves ‘considering £40bn tax hikes and spending cuts’ – but falling inflation relieves pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves is looking at making £40bn worth of tax rises and spending cuts in the upcoming Budget… James Moules 16th October, 2024, 8:04 am
Comment ‘Budget cuts risk fuelling populism. New fiscal rules could free up £52bn’ The government has inherited economic plans that will starve Britain of the investment it desperately needs. To fix… Ryan Wain 15th October, 2024, 9:16 am
Comment ‘Gibraltar, the Falklands and other overseas territories deserve MPs’ The UK government’s recent decision to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has caused outrage from… Will Barber Taylor 14th October, 2024, 12:47 pm
speech ‘Once we give communities that power, it can’t just be taken away’: Rayner’s speech to the Co-op Party Below is the full text of a speech delivered by Angela Rayner to the Co-operative Party showcase in… Angela Rayner 12th October, 2024, 1:20 pm