Under the governing Conservatives, the markets are down and the pound is under pressure. On Thursday, Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, staked his claim as the guardian of sound fiscal policy.
Tag: Truss, Elizabeth (1975- )
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Why a Weak British Pound Matters
Investors briefly sent the pound to a record low against the dollar, which has implications for people and businesses inside and outside Britain.
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Liz Truss’s Tax Cuts Won’t Help Britain’s Economy
A new prime minister with bad old ideas shocks markets.
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Zelensky Asks Businesses to Join a ‘Marshall Plan’ for Ukraine
Ukraine estimates it would cost $750 billion to rebuild the war-battered country.
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Prime Minister Liz Truss Pivots From Queen’s Funeral to U.K.’s Crises
Liz Truss’s government will roll out major initiatives to confront an array of economic and social problems: soaring energy costs, surging inflation and pressure on public services.