Why universal basic income still can’t meet the challenges of an AI economy | US economy
Universal basic income (UBI) is back, like a space zombie in a sci-fi movie, resurrected from policy oblivion, hungry for…
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How many more times will the Bank of England rescue Rachel Reeves? | Richard Partington
In the economic gloom of Labour’s first year in power, Rachel Reeves has had a reliable shred of comfort to…
Labour is procrastinating over policy as UK’s economy goes backwards | Phillip Inman
There is a heavy cloud hanging over Labour’s Christmas celebrations. The most recent figures show the economy is going backwards…
From the archive: is the IMF fit for purpose? – podcast | International Monetary Fund (IMF)
We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions…
UK economy shrank unexpectedly before budget, data shows | Economic growth (GDP)
Britain’s economy shrank unexpectedly in October as consumers held back on spending before Rachel Reeves’s budget, and car manufacturing struggled…
Streeting says he cannot guarantee patient safety if resident doctors’ strike goes ahead amid flu pressures – UK politics live | Politics
Streeting says he won’t be able to guarantee patient safety in NHS if resident doctors’ strike goes ahead Wes Streeting,…
Health and safety rules holding UK infrastructure back, says writer of government report | Infrastructure
Overbearing health and safety rules are stopping Britain building new infrastructure, according to the economist whom Keir Starmer has cited…
UK GDP report to show if economy struggled in October before the budget – business live | Business
Introduction: UK GDP report for October coming up…. Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial…
Oracle shares slide as earnings fail to ease AI bubble fears – business live | Business
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature The disappointment over Oracle’s earnings report…
Pre-budget leaks ‘unacceptable’, Rachel Reeves tells MPs | Rachel Reeves
Rachel Reeves has condemned leaks before her make-or-break budget as “unacceptable” as she revealed her income tax U-turn was agreed…