UK Politics
— Rachel Reeves has become the UK’s first female chancellor, promising transformative economic policies. Her goals include closing the gender pay gap, promoting flexible working, and boosting economic growth through women’s empowerment.
Shampa Roy-Mukherjee
Vice Dean and Associate Professor in Economics, University of East London.
Budget 2024
— The 2024 spring budget aimed to boost UK economic optimism before the general election. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt cut national insurance, but it only partially offset rising tax burden. Mixed reviews indicate the budget fell short of high expectations for pre-election economic moves.
