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What does Britain’s £20bn ‘black hole’ mean for you and your money? Experts explain
Public finances

What does Britain’s £20bn ‘black hole’ mean for you and your money? Experts explain

In a speech, chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to say spending cuts are needed to deal with a £20bn black hole in the public finances. Does it stack up?

Austerity is more expensive than investment in public services. It’s basic maths
Chaminda Jayanetti

Austerity is more expensive than investment in public services. It’s basic maths

For decades, successive governments have unveiled wave after wave of ‘crackdowns’ on benefit claimants. Whatever the aim of it all was, if it hasn’t been achieved by now it never will

Key public services are in bad shape across the board, say most Brits – with NHS faring the worst
Public services

Key public services are in bad shape across the board, say most Brits – with NHS faring the worst

This year has seen police scandals, an NHS crisis and train services grind to a halt – it’s perhaps no surprise people think public services are in a bad shape

Labour says ‘there’s no money left’. We asked experts if that’s true
The economy

Labour says ‘there’s no money left’. We asked experts if that’s true

When it comes to public spending, Labour and the Tories are two sides of the same coin
Letters

When it comes to public spending, Labour and the Tories are two sides of the same coin

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Even my dog knows that this government doesn’t have a plan
Paul McNamee

Even my dog knows that this government doesn’t have a plan

Get your tax straight: two readers discuss the economy
Letters

Get your tax straight: two readers discuss the economy