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Britain has been in a 15-year economic slump. This is our route out of it

Ours is the most unequal major economy in Europe, with poorer workers losing out most, says Torsten Bell, chief executive of the Resolution Foundation

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023

Economists predict US inflation will keep cooling and the economy can avoid a recession

A survey shows most business economists think the U.S. economy could avoid a recession next year, even if the job market ends up weakening under pressure brought by high interest rates

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023

Fear and anger rise in Germany over handling of budget crisis

Der Spiegel accuses Scholz of ‘leading country into chaos’ as MPs scramble to plug €60bn shortfall

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023

Why You Should Care About The Budget Crisis Rocking Germany

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will address parliament Tuesday about an escalating budget crisis triggered by a bombshell court ruling that his government breached constitutional debt limits.

International Business Times · Nov 28, 2023

How to Cushion Your Business Bank Account in an Uncertain Economy

Putting these practices in place can help your business weather the storm if economic disaster strikes.

Kiplinger · Nov 27, 2023

Flagship post-Brexit trade deal worth even less than ministers claimed, official estimates show

The Independent revealed earlier this year government’s predicted 0.08% boost risked being an overestimate

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023

Crisis-mired Germany To Blow Through Debt Limit In 2023

Germany will seek to suspend a constitutional debt limit for a fourth straight year, its finance minister said Thursday, after a shock court ruling upended government spending plans and sparked a budget crisis.

International Business Times · Nov 23, 2023

OBR halves UK growth forecast and warns inflation will exceed 2% target until 2025

Despite £27bn windfall for the autumn statement, government forecaster warns of generally more difficult outlook until 2028

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023

OPINION - The Standard View: Jeremy Hunt is walking a tightrope on tax cuts

Having met his pledge to halve inflation by the end of the year — albeit thanks to the Bank of England — Rishi Sunak has confirmed that tax cuts will be in tomorrow’s Autumn Statement. Much of the focus is likely to fall on business taxation in the face of…

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2023

Sunak says he will cut taxes ‘over time’ as he reveals new economic priorities

PM signals that business tax cuts more likely than personal ones as he sets out ‘next phase’ of government’s economic plan

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023