Economic policy

Homeowners warned to expect at least two further rate hikes as repayments soar
Cash rate predicted to rise again in August as the RBA attempts to bring down rising inflation
Paul Karp and Rafqa Touma
04, Jul, 2022 @5:30 PM

So the arguments over Brexit are done and dusted for a generation. Really, Tony Blair? | Will Hutton
We desperately need to rejoin the single market and customs union, whatever the former PM thinks
Will Hutton
03, Jul, 2022 @7:00 AM

If the economy needs sacrifices, it will be workers who are thrown to the wolves | Nick Cohen
It’s a time of national emergency, the Tories tell us. But restraint is not a matter for everyone
Nick Cohen
02, Jul, 2022 @6:00 PM

Dashboard of decline: seven charts that explain Britain’s economic crisis
The UK looks set for a recession and a longer battle with inflation than many of its neighbours. This is why
Phillip Inman
02, Jul, 2022 @3:03 PM

Striking workers are providing the opposition that Britain desperately needs | Andy Beckett
The strikes are gaining momentum, and public opinion is behind them – could they transform our economic landscape, asks Guardian columnist Andy Beckett
Andy Beckett
01, Jul, 2022 @5:00 AM

UK firms tell Rishi Sunak: time running out to save UK plc from perfect storm
Chancellor urgently needs to support companies facing rising energy prices, chronic staff shortages and supply chain issues
Richard Partington Economics correspondent
30, Jun, 2022 @11:41 AM

UK to impose steel import tariffs for another two years, government says
Move comes after outgoing ethics adviser expressed concern, but ministers say it will protect domestic industry
Lisa O'Carroll
29, Jun, 2022 @11:43 AM

Firms are driving up inflation - why doesn't Johnson talk to them about restraint? | Carys Roberts
The government expects workers to shoulder the burden – while price spikes mean huge windfalls for some companies, says Carys Roberts of the IPPR
Carys Roberts
28, Jun, 2022 @5:00 AM

British taxpayers take stake in sex party planning firm Killing Kittens
Company given support from fund set up by government to provide loans to startups during pandemic
Mark Sweney
27, Jun, 2022 @4:05 PM

This summer of discontent should be a gift to Labour – so where are Starmer’s big ideas? | Gaby Hinsliff
There’s never been a better time to capitalise on the Tories’ economic weakness, writes Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
Gaby Hinsliff
23, Jun, 2022 @4:10 PM

UK economy ‘running on empty’ as post-pandemic order books dry up
Business confidence slumps to level that typically signals imminent recession, warns economist
Larry Elliott Economics editor
23, Jun, 2022 @10:20 AM

Soaring inflation pushes UK borrowing to £14bn in May
Interest on debt payment leaps 70% on a year ago to £7.6bn, a monthly record
Phillip Inman and Larry Elliott
23, Jun, 2022 @8:22 AM
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