Commenting on the latest inflation data, Economics Fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs Julian Jessop said: “The small fall … Continue reading “Reassuring news on UK inflation should allow more rate cuts”

The Bank of England’s (BoE) decision on 1 August to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, reducing Bank Rate … Continue reading “Is the “New Great Inflation” over? (And if so: what happens next?)”

With inflation expectations on a downward trajectory, the Bank of England – and the British public for that matter – … Continue reading “Inflation: there will be no soft landing”

Summary While the loose European monetary policy and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are major drivers of inflation and the cost-of-living … Continue reading “Tackling Europe’s cost of living crisis”

The Conservative Party leadership election and rising prices have sparked a national debate about whether now is the time for … Continue reading “In defence of tax cuts – yes, even now”

On the day that CPI inflation reached 6.2%, the government, via National Savings, is marketing Issue 2 of the Green … Continue reading ““Green Savings Bonds”: neither safe nor green”

The index published in Economic Freedom of the World measures the degree to which the policies and institutions of countries … Continue reading “Economic Freedom of the World – 2021 Annual Report”

There seems to be a shortage of everything. Hauliers cannot recruit truck drivers; care homes cannot recruit enough care staff; … Continue reading “Inflation: the warning signs are there”

It’s hard to add much to the debate over whether or not the Bank of England (BoE) should cut its … Continue reading “Is there any case for negative interest rates?”