Spring Budget 2024: An Overview
On the 6 March, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, presented his 2024 Spring Budget to Parliament stating “the policies I announce today mean
Public Spending Cuts to Individual Saving Account Reforms: Will Hunt’s Plans Pay Off?
Recent news highlights Jeremy Hunt’s plans to reduce public spending plans to fund tax cuts ahead of a pre-election Budget and to reform the
The EU’s Bid to Redirect Derivatives Clearing Post-Brexit
In the aftermath of Brexit, Brussels has embarked on a mission to reroute derivatives clearing away from London. The revised regulations entail EU-based banks and
Can GDP-linked Bonds Prevent Solvency Crises?
Argued to be “one of the unicorns of macroeconomics”, GDP-linked bonds are a type of state-contingent debt instrument that allows a country to adjust its
Is it the End of Local Government? Rising Costs Causing Challenges for Councils.
Local governments play a crucial role in democracies: like addressing community needs, managing public services at the grassroots level, tailoring solutions to local
The Current State of Post-Brexit Financial Reforms: A Re-Emergence of A Less Regulated Britain?
The announcement of the creation of a large financial package known as the ‘Edinburgh reforms’ in December 2022 vowed to be the “UK
Can Institutional Complementaries Unlock Better Economic Policies?
In the complex landscape of economic systems, the framework of institutional complementarities may be considered as a key factor in shaping the effectiveness
The Autumn 2023 Budget: An Analysis
The Autumn 2023 Budget outlines the UK government’s comprehensive fiscal strategy, emphasizing key priorities such as debt reduction, tax cuts, business support, and
The ‘Surprising’ Resilience of Neoliberalism in East Central Europe
Neoliberalism is characterized by a belief in free-market capitalism, limited government intervention, privatization, and an emphasis on individual responsibility. Notable advocates include Hayek,
Foreign Direct Investment: A Catalyst for Development or a Tool for Exploitation?
One could say that the low wage rates inherent within the Global South, coupled with the lure of foreign markets, have and continue