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By Diane Coyle Filed Under: All posts Posted:
This week, the first official GDP figures since the vote to leave the European Union were released by the Office for National Statistics. Although there was a slow down in the economic growth from 0.7% to 0.5%, the figures were stronger than some pessimistic economists had predicted. Professor Diane Coyle uses a Brexit lens to […]
By Ruth Lupton Filed Under: Devo, Inclusive Growth Posted:
The Brexit vote underscores the need to address the economic marginalisation of the many people and communities across the UK who have been left behind by economic change. Ruth Lupton says it is time for inclusive growth to be on everyone’s agenda. Since we joined the Common Market in 1975 (but not because of it), […]
By Ilias Alami Filed Under: All posts Posted:
Is the world on the verge of a new financial crisis? Ilias Alami looks at the data and finds a precarious situation. While a variety of economic and financial indicators increasingly paint a bleak picture, the upcoming policy choices in developed countries will have far-reaching consequences for global financial stability. In the so-called developed countries, […]
By Mark Burton Filed Under: Devo, Featured Posted:
Mark Burton tries to imagine how city-region devolution might help to produce a fairer and more sustainable society. The Greater Manchester devolution deal is firmly rooted in a highly orthodox economic and social model. Other deals, with regions hand-picked by the Treasury, are at various stages of gestation. There is every reason to think they […]
By Diane Coyle Filed Under: All posts Posted:
As official Government figures show that the UK economy deflated in April, for the first time since the 1960’s, Diane Coyle looks at whether we should be worried. There was much excitement about the news that the UK’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined by 0.1% in the 12 months to April. A negative figure for […]
The election is over and David Cameron’s new government is poised to pursue its legislative programme. Here Ken Clark explores the economic challenges facing the new Government, and in particular falling productivity. The economy was undoubtedly a crucial part of the election campaign and the eventual outcome. While the Conservatives emphasised the renewed growth, expanding […]
By Diane Coyle Filed Under: Featured Posted:
Professor Diane Coyle explains that the latest, disappointing, GDP figures tell us little about what is actually happening in the economy. That won’t stop them being used by all the parties in the last days of the General Election campaign. It was no surprise that the General Election spin machines should try to put their […]
By Colin Talbot Filed Under: Featured, Whitehall Watch Posted:
Professor Colin Talbot reflects on an Autumn statement that was really a mini-Budget – and some fine detail that hints at the Chancellor’s ultimate intentions. Much of the comment on today’s Autumn Statement by Chancellor George Osborne will focus on the specific measures he announced (there were lots) and on the short-term politics of the […]
By Ed Cox Filed Under: Featured, Westminster Watch Posted:
During Manchester Policy Week, four leading thinktanks debated what government might look like beyond the General Election and towards 2020. In an abridged version of his speech at the event IPPR North’s Director, Ed Cox (pictured above, standing), says there is life beyond the current austerity measures – but only if there are significant changes to present […]
