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Inflation may be slipping but there is still plenty of misery ahead
Editor's letter Inflation may be a little lower than last month as the prices of petrol and diesel fall back, but it remains structural and long-term, says Merryn Somerset Webb. And there are no painless solutions.
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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Beat the cost of living crisis – go on holiday
Editor's letter As inflation rages, energy bills soar and the pound tanks, what’s a good way to save money this winter? Go on holiday, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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What Liz Truss could mean for your money: the good, the bad and the ugly
Analysis Liz Truss, the new prime minister, has promised deal with the country’s growing list of problems. She's got her work cut out, says Rupert Hargreaves. Here, he looks at some of her proposed changes.
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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How to solve Britain’s water crisis
Briefings A drought has been officially declared across much of Britain, despite the fact that climate change is bringing more rain than ever. What’s going wrong?
By Simon Wilson Published
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Investors should get ready for a political revolution
Opinion Liz Truss will beat Rishi Sunak, cut taxes, and then shake up the Bank of England, says Helen Thomas
By Helen Thomas Published
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10 years on: how has the London Olympics “legacy” panned out?
Briefings The 2012 Games would benefit not just athletes and spectators, but the whole economy over the longer term, we were told at the time. Ten years on, how has that panned out? Simon Wilson reports.
By Simon Wilson Last updated
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What is stagflation and what can be done about it?
Analysis The threat of 1970s-style stagflation has returned, here’s what you need to know.
By Adam French Published
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Central banks can’t solve our current economic problems
Analysis Traditionally, as we hit recessionary times, central banks have lowered interest rates. But that’s not an option this time. If anyone can help dull the economic pain, it’s not the Bank of England, it’s the government. John Stepek explains why.
By John Stepek Published
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Who will be the next prime minister and what are the bookies’ odds?
News The Tory leadership contest is in its final phase. Matthew Partridge reports on the contest and looks at who the bookies’ favourite is.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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