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“The consulting industry has infantilised government” – economist Mariana Mazzucato on governments taking back control
Economist Mariana Mazzacuto joins Krishnan Guru-Murthy on Ways to Change the World to discuss how economic theory can streamline everything from school lunches to handling a pandemic, and the link between knife crime and the economy.
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The ECB raises interest rates after receiving support package
Shares in the troubled banking group Credit Suisse jumped up this morning, after it was able to announce a £45bn support package from Switzerland’s central bank.
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What to expect from tomorrow’s budget
One big chance to win back voters – not just in the Red Wall but across the country – could come tomorrow when the Chancellor will present his budget.
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Why is UK economy performing better than expected?
The UK economy performed better than expected in January – output grew by 0.3%.
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UK economy: are we still facing recession?
Neil Macdonald on the state of our economy ahead of the budget.
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Inside Boots’ 24-hour shoplifting CCTV hub catching thieves in the act
High street stores are this week expected to report a rise in shoplifting and abuse against their staff. Thefts related to drug abuse, as well as by people struggling to make ends meet, costs retailers over 600-million pounds in revenue annually. And this programme understands that figures released by the British Retail Consortium later this…
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What does less government borrowing mean for public sector pay?
The Chancellor could find himself borrowing tens of billions of pounds less than expected this year. So what does that mean for the public finances? Could the public sector get its pay rise? Economics reporter Neil Macdonald explains.
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Are high street employees facing a rise in shoplifting and abuse?
Liam Algor is an area organiser with the USDAW union which represents members who work for major retailers amongst others.
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Junior doctors to strike for three days in March
Junior doctors in England will strike for three days in March, in their dispute over pay.
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Met Police Commissioner says he is determined to restore public trust
The commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Sir Mark Rowley has promised to build a robust style of neighbourhood policing in the capital.
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How are Northern Ireland’s businesses coping, as politicians continue EU deal discussions?
The Prime Minister held a video call with business leaders in Northern Ireland tonight. He has repeatedly insisted that he is “seeking practical solutions” to the problems they face as a result of the existing Brexit trade deal.
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Why does the UK need a steel industry?
Henri Murison is Chief Executive of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership.
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Scunthorpe steel plant shuts coking ovens threatening up to 260 jobs
British Steel has blamed high energy bills and the cost of decarbonising its business for its decision to shut its coking ovens in Scunthorpe, meaning the loss of up to 260 jobs.
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Shortages due to ‘extreme weather conditions’ in Spain and Morocco, British Retail Consortium says
Jack Ward is the chief executive of the British Growers Association, which represents vegetable producers and Tom Holder is Head of Communications at the British Retail Consortium.
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Fruit and veg shortage: what has caused it and how long will it last?
Aldi and Tesco have joined Asda and Morrisons in limiting customers on certain fresh fruit and veg in response to shortages of supply.