Rachel Reeves gives herself so little room for manoeuvre that she creates costly uncertainty when the choice is obvious: raise taxes or cut spending 

The government’s decision to boost military funding out of international aid felt panicked. But this a watershed moment that needs a proper strategy.

We borrowed and spent more than other countries to respond to the pandemic and the sharp rise in energy prices two years later.

Confusion is built into our approach to net zero. We need to be more pragmatic about whether emissions will genuinely be new. 

"Shifting the performance of an entire economy requires a long-term, consistent and persistent direction." Paul Johnson writes for the Times.

A government with a big majority should have had the political will to do more than just set up another review.

The prime minister’s rhetoric on housebuilding is welcome, but it won’t be enough without a complete overhaul of the planning system.

Foregoing a degree for an apprenticeship, saving during Covid and being born and bred in the capital have helped. With sky-high rents, others are not.

Tax and spending will increase by a huge 5% of national income this decade, but most of that increase occurred under the last government.

Increases in taxes and borrowing are not costless and the spending plans after 2025-26 are unlikely to survive contact with reality.

Rachel Reeves needs to deliver a clear statement of intent for the remainder of this government’s time in office

The chancellor should focus on the tax base and close loopholes to make the system fairer