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This week’s discussion group delved into the complex topic of mortgages and inflation in relation to council tax. Overall, there was a consensus that although mortgages and inflation may seem tangential to the administration…
Read articleInflation in the UK has surpassed experts’ predictions, reaching 8.7% in May, higher than the expected 8.3%. This persistent inflationary pressure raises concerns about a potential interest rate hike by the Bank of England,…
Read articleWelcome back to our discussion group! After a short break, we reconvened with renewed enthusiasm to delve into the fascinating topic of Universal Basic Income (UBI). Our conversation revolved around the trials conducted to…
Read articleIntroduction: The Covid-19 pandemic brought about unprecedented challenges for governments worldwide. As part of their response, councils in the UK disbursed a staggering £22.6 billion in grants to support businesses. However, it has come…
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…
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