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The impact of the energy shock on the UK economy remains uncertainLast week, the Monetary Policy Committee voted to maintain Bank Rate at 3.75% for the fifth consecutive meeting. Six members voted to hold rates, while three opted for an increase to 4% – a slight shift from the previous meeting, which saw a majority of 7-2. The decision comes after the latest inflation statistics were […]
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I’m just as concerned about the cost of business as I am about the cost of livingIn his first week as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham got straight to work by making policy announcements aimed at offering financial support to individuals and businesses. This included a 20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues. The government expects that the cut, which comes into effect in April 2027, will […]
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People are looking for us to deliver and we willIt has been a dramatic week in Downing Street. Following Keir Starmer’s departure from Number 10, Andy Burnham was formally appointed Prime Minister on Monday and quickly set about naming his Cabinet. His arrival makes him the UK’s seventh Prime Minister in just ten years. Burnham officially became the leader of the Labour Party last […]
