Why Britain is vulnerable to high interest rates
The UK does not want the fever of inflation – but it is unprepared for the cure.
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The Tories are playing a dangerous game with the Bank of England
A financial crisis is coming and Liz Truss has the air of a gambler who bets the lot at the…
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Can interest rate rises reduce the UK’s “astronomical” inflation?
Inflation is now predicted to rise above 18 per cent, despite six consecutive rate rises by the Bank of England.…
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UK households face worst fall in living standards for 60 years
Household incomes are set to fall by 3.6 per cent in 2022 and 4.3 per cent in 2023.
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The UK is going into recession, and even Liz Truss might not be able to save it
The power politicians and the Bank of England have to bring down inflation is sadly very limited.
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The Bank of England is recklessly driving the UK into a deep recession
Rate rises will do little to control inflation but they will dramatically increase the threat of mass unemployment.
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Interest rates are fuelling a debt crisis in the developing world
With more than half of low-income countries at or near debt distress, Western governments should immediately loosen the terms of…
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Is recession the Bank of England’s only choice?
UK and US central banks are faced with a dilemma: allow inflation to keep rising, or hike interest rates to…
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