Liz Truss: a laser‑like focus on delivery is needed after the chaos of the Boris Johnson years
The new prime minister must provide a clear plan and a fresh start – but the shadow of her predecessor looms large.
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As UK inflation falls to 2.3%, here’s what it could mean for wages
UK inflation fell to 2.3% in the year to April – but it doesn’t necessarily mean the squeeze on household finances is to end.
Bankruptcy is spiking among UK borrowers – but there are debt relief options if you are struggling financially
The cost of living crisis is affecting UK households, but there are options to consider if you’re having problems repaying debt such as mortgages and credit cards.
Loan sharks: new data reveals they are often work colleagues or ‘friends’
Illegal money lending has almost certainly become a bigger problem during the cost of living crisis.
UK strikes: how Margaret Thatcher and other leaders cut trade union powers over centuries
The rise and fall of UK trade union membership numbers can impact the instances and success of industrial action.
Shrinkflation: smaller products hurt some households more than others – and can be bad for business
It helps to explain why falling inflation doesn’t necessarily ease pressure on household budgets.
Ed Miliband’s leadership rests on personality politics
The Labour Party has started bringing forward policies for 2015, and not a moment too soon. The time for policy reviews, which really were more like a synopsis of contemporary social theory than reviews…
The British Miracle Meat: how banning repugnant choices obscures the real issue of poverty
Repugnance for certain activities tends to dictate government rules for markets but this can obscure real problems like poverty.
Inflation, recession fears and tax cuts: any new UK chancellor faces an unenviable in‑tray
As the Johnson government ends, here’s what lies ahead for a new UK chancellor
Liz Truss faces a financial whirlwind – will her plans for the economy work?
With the keys to Number 10 now in her handbag, will the new PM really give the UK a dose of supply-side economics?
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