Dr Alan Shipman

UK Economy

Worries about the UK economy are justified, but can the government afford to gamble on raising taxes?

— Mounting economic woes, debt risks and pension pressures mean UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces tough choices: risk tax hikes or spending cuts that threaten growth, or gamble on investment-driven recovery.

UK Economy

The UK economy’s COVID bounceback was stronger than we thought – but here’s why people are still feeling financial pain

— An economist explains why new official figures have eased the gloom surrounding the UK economy, but haven’t fully dispelled all fears.

Conservative Leadership Contest

Conservative leadership election: Why tax cuts are an economic gamble.

— Some leadership contenders seem to have big plans for a smaller state.