Where’s the Inflation From Tariffs? Just Wait, Economists Say.
Are predictions for a jump in consumer prices too early, or just wrong?
National/regional news and analysis
Nuclear energy is a risky investment, but that’s no reason for the UK government to avoid it
Sizewell B on the UK's Suffolk coast. Nick Beer/ShutterstockThe UK government’s investment of around £14 billion in a new nuclear power plant marks a big economic shift for the country’s approach to energy.
How Labor Unions Came to Define the L.A. Immigration Protests
Unions have backed immigrant rights in California and have been on the forefront of resisting the Trump administration’s deportations.
The UK’s small businesses should be fuelling the country’s growth ambitions. Here’s why that’s not happening
Today a van, tomorrow the world … with the right support. jgolby/ShutterstockThe UK government’s spending review has set out its priorities for the next three years. But behind the rhetoric about boosting growth lies growing concern about small businesses being locked out of the wider UK economy. Government funding and regulation are increasingly out of step with the reality of micro-enterprises and sole traders, shutting off their potential to boost GDP growth.
The deteriorating justice system in England and Wales is hindering economic growth
Tupungato/ShutterstockThe Labour government has made economic growth its top priority, committing to planning reforms, business partnerships and millions of pounds of investment in science and technology.
The big Musk v Trump break-up: what the polls say about who the public thinks won
Many people thought that the close relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk would end badly, since they both have the hubris that comes from success and power. One is arguably the most powerful politician in the world and the other the richest man.
Federal R&D funding boosts productivity for the whole economy − making big cuts to such government spending unwise
Research can make everyone better off.
Emilija Manevska/Moment via Getty ImagesLarge cuts to government-funded research and development can endanger American innovation – and the vital productivity gains it supports.
New China Trade ‘Deal’ Takes U.S. Back to Where It Started
If a handshake agreement holds, it will merely undo some of the damage from the trade war that President Trump started.
Trump Hails Progress With China, but Details Are Sketchy
Two days of trade talks resulted in what leaders called a framework agreement meant to solidify terms of a truce that the superpowers reached in Geneva last month.
Spending review delivers big boosts for health and defence – but Rachel Reeves is focused on investment
UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered the government’s spending review, setting out its plans and priorities for the next three years. The aim of the review is of course to allocate spending over that time period – but this government is keen for economic growth and so has directed the funds to try to boost GDP. This approach could work but is particularly challenging in an uncertain global environment.
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