This week’s chart examines the main taxes in the UK, assessing the extent to which they can be seen as progressive or not.
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The interest payable on index-linked gilts has sky-rocketed and will continue to strain public finances if inflation is not addressed.
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These statistics combine to emphasise the mantra that many people are choosing between “heating and eating”.
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Inflation has outpaced wage growth since the end of 2021, having a significant impact on the cost of living.
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Summary In the past year, people in the UK have experienced larger than normal increases in the cost of living, with some categories of goods having as high as a 14% increase. Skyrocketing gas prices are making logistics, transportation, and energy extremely more expensive. The lorry driver shortage has played a part in this and […]
Chart of the Week
This week, we present a series of charts to examine the price cap, the measures put in place, and what they mean for households.