Following 2025 Budget, I noted whether the Chancellor and Government can “sensible their way to prosperity”. Whether the 2026 Spring Statement marks progress towards economic prosperity is still to be seen. But there is, to her credit, a continued commitment by the Chancellor to stability and transparency in economic policy making. Strong and stable version 2.0? There are two stories running in parallel in the 2026 Spring Statement. On the one … Continue reading “Spring Statement Blog 2026”
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West Midlands Economic Impact Monitor – 3 April 2025
Concerns about geopolitical risks and further fragmentation of the global economy are leading to policy uncertainty and a weakening of business and consumer sentiment. In the Spring Statement the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer announced welfare reforms and civil service cost cuts, alongside an increase in defence spending. Businesses and households are facing increasing bills … Continue reading “West Midlands Economic Impact Monitor – 3 April 2025”