Economic policy

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

The Guardian view on privatisation: the god that failed | Editorial
Editorial: We were told privatisation would mean great services, savings for the government and an investment boom. It was a lie
Editorial
22, Jun, 2022 @5:46 PM

No 10 defends above-inflation rise for pensioners but not public sector workers – as it happened
Pensions triple lock likely to be ‘significantly higher’ but PM’s spokesman says similar public sector rise would be inflationary
Andrew Sparrow
21, Jun, 2022 @5:03 PM

NSW state budget 2022: lessons learned from Coalition election losses
Budget addresses issues for women but economic factors will determine whether it can deliver on promises
Peter Hannam and Tamsin Rose
21, Jun, 2022 @2:17 AM

The Guardian view on strikes in Britain: it’s not a return to the 1970s | Editorial
Editorial: Without decent pay offers Britain risks remaining in trapped a low-wage, low-growth spiral
Editorial
20, Jun, 2022 @5:49 PM

Strikes, inflation, slump... back to the 70s? More like the unwinding of Thatcherism | Will Hutton
The current economic crisis might finally usher in a more equitable social model
Will Hutton
19, Jun, 2022 @8:30 AM

Northern Tory MP Jake Berry backs Gove over tight grip on spending
Chair of influential group seeking investment in north of England says ‘we have to keep public finances in order’
Jamie Grierson
17, Jun, 2022 @9:11 AM

Profiteering bosses, not workers, are pushing up inflation. Here’s how to fight back | Aditya Chakrabortty
Unite’s leader, Sharon Graham, is leading the charge against 21st-century corporations. Why isn’t Labour following suit, asks Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
Aditya Chakrabortty
17, Jun, 2022 @5:00 AM

Jeremy Corbyn unites with direct action group Just Stop Oil
Former Labour leader’s Peace and Justice Project to be part of new climate and social justice movement
Matthew Taylor
16, Jun, 2022 @9:00 AM
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