public finances

The 50p tax rate is not having the effect that was desired, according to Grant Thornton’s Francesca Lagerberg, despite the government ending up with its highest monthly surplus in four years.

Royal finances in disarray

Spiralling costs have plunged the Queen into financial crisis, according to recent published reports.

Pre-Budget Report 2009: Public sector finances and the crisis

Ahead of this week’s Pre-Budget Report, Professor Mike Devereux and Professor Clemens Fuest discuss the UK’s economic situation and the impact of the government’s policies so far.