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Cost of Living and Labour Values: What the Autumn Budget 2025 Must Confront
The UK heads into the Autumn Budget 2025 with solid headline growth but worrying underlying weaknesses. While Britain is one of the faster-growing G7 economies, GDP per head is barely improving, inflation is the highest in the group, and investment remains chronically low. Real wages are only starting to recover, public services are under strain, and Brexit continues to weigh on exports. This editorial explores whether Labour can align its values with economic reality—balancing cost-of-living pressures, investment needs and fiscal constraints—to deliver a Budget that strengthens long-term prosperity rather than relying on short-term fixes.
