Rentier capitalism does not come with a reset button
Monopolisation, profit without purpose and social corrosion are not accidents – they are inherent, and ever more pronounced, factors of…
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The Treasury’s plan to crack down on rich non-doms is not all it seems
Offshore trusts appear to be safeguarded in the Treasury’s plan to crack down on rich non-doms living in the UK.
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Increasing the state pension age to 75 is a terrible, divisive idea
A simplistic plan to save money would bring hardship to those least able to cope.
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Would a no-deal Brexit cause a recession?
A “do or die” Brexit would dramatically increase the likelihood of an economic downturn – but its severity would depend on how the…
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Boris Johnson could be about to inherit a recession
There is a one-in-four chance that the UK economy has already slipped into a technical recession.
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Why it’s time for British banknotes to recognise ethnic minorities
The Bank of England’s failure to acknowledge BAME figures sends a damaging message.
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Why we urgently need a real alternative to GDP as an economic measure
As a proxy for economic success and growth, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is deeply flawed. But there are other measures…
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“There’s no money for wheelchairs”: Living with a disability in austerity Britain
It would take 160 years for Philomena to save for a basic wheelchair. The cuts have stolen her independence.
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