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Burnham Says Brexit Has Hurt Britain. Yet UK Growth Has Beaten Germany, France and Italy
UK growth has beaten France, Italy and Germany since 2016. But Burnham’s care plan comes with big trade-offs.
 • Jamie Jenkins
Welsh Independence: The £22.8 Billion Question
Plaid Cymru now leads the Welsh Government and wants an independent Wales back inside the European Union. But the latest polling has independence losing…
 • Jamie Jenkins
Who Decides What Is “Disinformation”?
When governments, broadcasters and experts can all get the facts wrong, who should decide what the public can trust?
 • Jamie Jenkins
Taxes Are Rising. Spending Is Rising Faster.
Britain borrowed £18.3 billion in August. Receipts are ahead of forecast, but central government spending is already £7.4 billion above plan and…
 • Jamie Jenkins
Prices Up. Jobs Down. Families Feeling the Squeeze
Inflation is rising again, fuel prices have surged and the labour market is weakening. In my latest chat with Mike Graham, we looked at what those…
 • Jamie Jenkins
Inflation Is Rising Again, But Higher Interest Rates Won’t Make Petrol Cheaper
UK inflation has risen to 3.1%, driven heavily by fuel and energy. Core and services inflation have not accelerated, while petrol prices have risen…
 • Jamie Jenkins
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