Helia Ebrahimi , Economics Correspondent
Helia Ebrahimi is the Economics Correspondent for Channel 4 News.
Channel 4 News' Economics Correspondent Helia Ebrahimi reports on the big changes in the economy and the public finances - and how they'll influence the world you live in.
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Immigration and the economy – what impact will party policies really have?
The main parties are ignoring the “raw facts” of high debts and taxes alongside struggling public services. That’s the judgement today of the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
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Could fiscal rules make it impossible to tackle crumbling public services?
Both the main parties say they will stick to the same fiscal rules which they claim will bring down the government’s debts.
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Labour’s plan for tax, investment and growth – analysed
Labour says the manifesto is fully costed, but as we have been hearing it’s heavily dependent on economic growth.
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How worried should UK be about zero economic growth in April?
Both Labour and the Conservatives are relying on the economy to grow to help them meet their election pledges.
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How will the Conservatives fund tax cuts?
The Conservatives appear to be promising tax cuts for almost everyone.
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Do Tory and Labour tax claims add up?
Economics Correspondent Helia Ebrahimi has been looking into the claims which both of the main parties have made about taxes and spending, how their policies will be funded and whether their figures add up.
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Do Labour and the Conservatives have unrealistic plans for public finances?
Many independent economists argue that both parties have unrealistic plans for the public finances.
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‘Rishi Sunak has learned nothing from Liz Truss’, says Rachel Reeves
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves says Rishi Sunak is singing from Liz Truss’ “songbook” in making “unfunded commitments”, after his promise to raise the tax-free pension allowance.
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UK exits recession as economy grows at higher rate than expected
It’s official: the UK is no longer in recession.
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Are things looking up for the UK economy?
The cost of living crisis and the tax burden are key issues for voters and this week could bring some hope for the government on those fronts.
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‘I feel completely ignored’: the human impact of respite care costs
Local councils in England face the voters tomorrow with many struggling to stay afloat.
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How will US TikTok ban actually work?
TikTok is facing the prospect of disappearing from its number one market, the USA.
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How does the UK defence spending boost add up?
It’s highly unusual for a prime minister to make such a major spending pledge outside a budget, so let’s take a closer look at it.
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Two fathers take on a near-crumbling UK social care system
Many charities and care providers say that respite is a critical part of the social care system, helping family members who are sometimes looking after wives, husbands or children 24 hours a day.
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Do the Budget numbers add up?
Economics Correspondent Helia Ebrahimi has been running the slide rule over all the numbers.
