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At Monday’s Discussion Group, Paul Howarth provided a comprehensive overview of the Chancellor’s budget, drawing on the viewpoints of the IFS, Resolution Foundation and Policy in Practice. The discussion was lively with views on…
Read articleThe UK is not expected to enter a technical recession this year, and inflation is predicted to reduce to 2.9% by the end of 2023, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). Other…
Read articleGood day to you In Monday’s Discussion Group, we talked about two things. The turmoil in the banking system highlights the risk of small tech start-ups. Small suppliers often provide satellite support to the…
Read articleIntegrated and subsidised transport can be a powerful tool in reducing poverty levels in communities. Poverty is often linked to limited access to opportunities, and one of the most significant barriers to accessing services…
Read articleGood morning to you At Monday’s Discussion Group we discussed HB recovery and how rail fare increases affect those on low pay and those seeking work. In the slide pack I have included some…
Read articleMigrants come to the UK for a variety of reasons, and while economic reasons are undoubtedly a factor, they are not the primary motivation for most migrants. Economic migration is defined as the movement…
Read articleMonday 27 February’s Discussion Group looked at two hot topics. Universal Free School Meals and Performance Related Bonus Payments. For those of you who are interested in the former, the trigger for the debate…
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