UK Business

.

an economist explains what she got wrong (and what she’s actually right about)

Written by Renaud Foucart, Senior Lecturer in Economics, Lancaster University Management School, Lancaster University

Liz Truss’s 49 days as UK prime minister will probably be best remembered for her 2022 “mini budget”. Her plan for £45 billion of unfunded tax cuts led to economic panic, caused chaos on the financial markets, and she was forced to quit her job.

But she still appears to be fairly resolute about her economic philosophy. Busy...

More Articles ...

Necessary Improvements to Make to Your Construction Business
Running a successful construction business requires continuous adaptation to a fast-evolving market. From finding new ways …
‘Behind every claim is a grieving family’. Death benefits inquiry demands change but lacks penalties
SeventyFour/ShutterstockWhen Lisa’s husband passed away unexpectedly, she assumed accessing his superannuation death be…
Reserve Bank holds rates steady, cautious about the economic outlook
The Reserve Bank of Australia left its benchmark interest rateunchanged at 4.1% today, stressing the uncertainty in the econo…
A ban on price gouging and new powers to break up supermarkets are on the table this election. Would either work?
wisely/ShutterstockWith the federal election campaign now underway, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised that if re-e…
Giving up a daily coffee or weekly parma? How the cost-of-living crisis is reshaping our spending habits
Bangkok Click Studio/ShutterstockRemember when grabbing a coffee was just… grabbing a coffee? When a parma at the loca…
The SEO Benefits of Headless CMS: Structured Data, Schema Markup, and Speed
SEO (search engine optimization) is increasingly important for companies looking to drive traffic and enhance user engageme…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Renting a House? Why Renting Furniture Makes Perfect Sense
Moving into a new rental property is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with many decisions—one of the biggest being how to furnish your home. Buying furniture outright can…

Australia's economy can withstand the proposed European Union carbon tariff — here's what we find
Perutskyi Petro/ShutterstockThe European Union has committed to very significant emission cuts — 55% on 1990 levels by 2030, and zero net emissions by 2050. To help it get there without…
Generative AI is transforming business – here’s how you can capitalise on it
The rise of generative AI applications like ChatGPT and Google Gemini has taken the world by storm. Easy-to-use AI can transform the experiences businesses serve their customers and employees and…
Samsung brings new Experiences to Parramatta
Samsung Australia has today announced its new Samsung Experience Store opens in Westfield Parramatta this Friday 26th November 2021, bringing an exciting new experience to Sydney’s Western Hub. The Experience…

ATO scrutiny not slowing surge in small business restructures

Small Business Restructuring (SBR) appointments have tripled in the first half of the 2025 financial year¹, revealing both growing awareness of th...

Temu expands partnership with Adyen as it launches across more markets

Adyen, the financial technology platform of choice for leading companies, today announced its expanded partnership with Temu, the global e-commerc...

Blend AI scales up in the USA following ecommerce success

Sydney, Australia – 1st April, 2025: Blend AI, a leading Australian adtech company, has announced the opening of its first US office in Austin, Te...

Why the Way We Think About Employee Wellbeing Is Holding Us Back

Workplace wellbeing has finally reached the mainstream. It’s no longer seen as a ‘nice to have’ or an afterthought—it’s a core business issue. But d...

Samsara Eco expands global leadership team

Industry heavyweights join Samsara Eco to accelerate its enzymatic recycling technology Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Product Director a...

National Print Awards Announce Ricoh Women in Industry Award

The National Print Awards (NPAs) are proud to introduce the Ricoh Women in Industry Award, a prestigious new accolade recognising and celebrating ...