The Monetary Policy Committee voted by a majority of 8-1 to maintain #BankRate at 5%. Find out more: b-o-e.uk/3BaXjqD

🚨 On Wednesday, the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, unveils the new government’s first budget. Expected measures include tax hikes and some cuts to departmental spending as Reeves faces a £22bn “black hole” and shaky market confidence. Read more: dodspoliticalintelligence.com/resources/reev…

🚨Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget raised taxes by £40bn, pushing the tax burden to a record 38% of GDP by 2029/30 to address the £22bn "black hole." Download Dods’ report for insights on what the budget means for your business and the UK economy. #UKBudget #EconomicPolicy

Yesterday, the Prime Minister presented a refresh of his “five missions” with a sharper focus on living standards. Coming just five months after a sweeping election victory, it raises the question: why the need for a reset now? You can read my blog here: dodspoliticalintelligence.com/resources/the-…

Ahead of Wednesday’s Spring Statement, here are my thoughts 👇

My thoughts on today's welfare U-turn👇

You may not have noticed, but the Spring Statement is tomorrow. That’s what the Government wants. It’s betting on a “boring dividend.” I ask whether that’s smart fiscal strategy or a political gamble. Markets may welcome stability. Voters want change. bit.ly/4rRILlq

This could be the best thing to happen to the quality of UK tax policy formulation ever

Fuel duty furore has returned. Ignited by rising prices in the wake of conflict in the Middle East, the backlash is as charged and controversial as ever. So, will fuel duty be frozen? Again. Read my reflections below 👇 dodspoliticalintelligence.com/resources/will…