How much income is needed to live well in the UK in 2023? At least £29,500 – much more than many households bring in
Working full time at the national living wage only earns a salary of £20,375.
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Degrowth isn’t the same as a recession – it’s an alternative to growing the economy forever
Not only is degrowth is not the same as negative GDP growth, it is actually better for the planet.
Why you should think twice about accepting the allure of store card discounts
As retailers encourage us to spend, spend, spend, the steady growth in both personal debt and income stagnation appears to show little sign of abating. This increase in personal debt is a growing problem…
‘Skimpflation’: how the Strait of Hormuz is linked to your lasagne – and other everyday goods
Cost pressures can drive down quality.
Student loans: would a graduate tax be a better option?
A graduate tax would remove the language of debt from the system.
Why university resits are harder for some students than others
Financial pressures can reduce the amount of time, energy and emotional capacity available for revision.
How to help UK households manage rising energy bills ‑ and decarbonise at the same time
A two-pronged approach to energy support would see targeted help with bills and more efficient housing.
Wage Councils could address endemic pay inequality in the UK economy
The UK desperately needs a more robust system to lift standards in low paid sectors and protect workers.
Rising inflation will continue to cause political headaches for the government, but also for the Bank of England
Raising rates to fight inflation involves a time lag so current efforts to bring down prices won’t start having an impact until the next election is approaching.
Inflation: the supermarket business model is too fragile to shield customers from rising food prices
It’s surprisingly difficult for most to make a profit.
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