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The Middle East conflict is weighing on UK activity as energy prices rise; with the UK importing around half its energy, higher global prices force sacrifices in domestic spending and output, NIESR says.
NIESR examines how to better communicate and understand risks in UK macroeconomic forecasts, noting heightened global uncertainty and referencing Ben Bernanke’s review of Bank of England forecasting and related processes.
David Aikman explores whether Andy Burnham could front‑load a planned fiscal squeeze—using earlier consolidation—to reassure markets about compliance with a fiscal framework while potentially easing near‑term economic pressure.
NIESR outlines the economic challenges facing the new Chancellor ahead of the 28 October budget, arguing the government inherits difficult choices over fiscal constraints and devolution of money and powers to places.
The Iran‑US conflict, Iranian strikes and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have had significant consequences for Wales, affecting trade, energy and the regional economy, NIESR warns in analysis of the conflict’s local impacts.
NIESR marks 100 years since J. M. Keynes’ essay The End of Laissez‑Faire, reflecting on its historical significance and continued relevance for debates about state intervention and economic policy.