Cost of Living
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Why food and fuel subsidies will push up debt
News Many governments have adopted subsidies or tax breaks to shield households and businesses from rising food and fuel prices. But that's just causing government deficits and debt to balloon.
By Alex Rankine Published
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The cost of living crisis is getting worse, here's what to do about it
Analysis Nicole Garcia Merida looks at ways to lessen the effects of the cost of living crisis.
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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The cost of living crisis just got worse – happy Bleak Friday
Analysis Today is "Bleak Friday", when your energy bill goes up along with big rises for council tax, food and petrol. There's no easy solution to the cost of living crisis, says John Stepek. So what should you do?
By John Stepek Published
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Will there be a recession this year?
Analysis With household finances getting squeezed hard, the UK's consumption-led economy could be heading for a recession. John Stepek looks at what could go wrong for Britain – and what could go right.
By John Stepek Published
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Should we levy a windfall tax on Big Oil's big profits?
Briefings Soaring oil prices mean huge profits for energy firms. Politicians are keen to impose windfall taxes, but that could discourage vital investment in new production.
By Simon Wilson Published
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The National Insurance rise is not needed – Sunak should have ditched it
Opinion With our public finances in better shape than many people think, the chancellor's decision not to ditch the rise in National Insurance contributions is a mistake, says Max King.
By Max King Published
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How to manage your money as inflation just keeps rising
Analysis Uk inflation is at a 30-year high – and it won't be falling any time soon. So what can you do? John Stepek explains how to manage your money to combat rising prices.
By John Stepek Published
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Who will pay for the cost of living crisis?
Analysis The cost of living is rising fast. You may be expecting the chancellor to use his spring Budget to help ease it. But you’re likely to be disappointed, says John Stepek. Here’s why.
By John Stepek Published
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Russia, Ukraine and the coming global food crisis
Briefings The war in Ukraine has disrupted food and fertiliser exports, pushing up prices and threatening a global calamity.
By Simon Wilson Published
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