The bridge that bursts Britain’s public spending myths
Investment is a long game that does not transform the immediate growth outlook, and cuts are difficult
Investment is a long game that does not transform the immediate growth outlook, and cuts are difficult

Reassessing taxes and spending every six months introduces excessive policy uncertainty

Gilt market players call on government to cut spending and steer clear of inflationary tax rises

The UK government must now show it can turn investment into growth

Investors’ first duty is to their stakeholders, not to politicians trying to fund spending and infrastructure

The sector remains untested in a severe or prolonged economic downturn

Countries and companies will need to compete for funds to meet their spending plans