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Unfair Taxation for Small Landlords – A Recipe for Housing Crisis
The recent changes to mortgage interest tax relief under Section 24 have rightly caused outrage among small buy-to-let landlords. While the stated aim was to level the playing field between large incorporated landlords and…
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How Inflation Hits the Poor and Middle Class the Hardest
How Inflation Hits the Poor and Middle Class the Hardest The current cost of living crisis driven by high inflation is impacting British households across the income spectrum. However, it is the poor and…
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The Impact of AI on Workplace Outcomes: Practical Implications for HR and Organisations
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how work gets done. As intelligent machines and systems are increasingly adopted across industries, what impact does this have on employees and organisations? A new comprehensive review of research…
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The UK Economy: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
The UK economy has faced its fair share of challenges over the past few years. From the impact of Brexit to the economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s been a tumultuous time. However,…
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The Vital Importance of the Global Wheat Supply Chain
Bread is a staple food for billions of people worldwide. As such, disruptions to the global wheat supply chain can have profound economic consequences, especially for countries that rely heavily on imported wheat. With…
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Economic Empowerment of Women: An Overview
Women’s economic empowerment has become a key focus area for promoting sustainable development and reducing poverty and inequality globally. However, women continue to face systemic barriers that prevent their full participation in economic activities.…
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Economics Terms Simply Explained
Following economic news often means encountering confusing financial jargon. From fiscal policy to quantitative easing, the terminology can quickly become head-scratching. To help demystify common economics vocabulary, we’ve put together this handy guide to…
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Introducing Your New Source for Economics Insight
We’re excited to launch this new economics website aimed at providing important economist perspectives and analysis to the general public in an easy-to-understand, insightful way. Our goal is to make economics accessible and transparent…
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Likely prolonged recession in UK, despite better than expected rebound in October
The UK economy rebounded more than expected in October amid a resurgence in car sales and construction. Still, the broader trend was falling output and a likely prolonged recession. The gross domestic product grew…
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