Restore Britain's new economic policy paper is lacking in analysis yet long on assertion. What do they want to achieve?

Conventional economics says that governments can only do what they can pay for. Trump’s war proves its not true

Neoliberalism has taught us all to live in fear, and life is much worse for it. Gareth Southgate showed Richard...

Government fears the bond markets. But Richard Murphy says they work only for the rich. He believes there is a...

As part of a series on current economic thinking, Richard Murphy outlines Kate Raworth’s argument for a sustainable economic model

Electricity prices rise with gas, even when cheaper power dominates, exposing flaws in how the system operates

Neoliberal politics promised growth, efficiency, and renewal. The right has failed. But much of the left has no alternative to...

Britain is living at the end of a decades-long inflationary wave. What comes next depends on whether we confront our...

Wealth taxes are on Rachel Reeves’ agenda. Thomas Piketty has shown why it matters, and how we could stop the...

Cryptocurrency is sold as radical innovation and financial liberation. In reality, it’s an old familiar story: fraud

Tory Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride wants to take £47 billion out of the UK economy. That isn't prudence. It's managed...

Starmer warns of Reform’s threat, yet his cautious strategy risks appeasement where urgent defences are needed

A family trip to the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway combined lifelong passion for railways with history, photography and relaxation

Keir Starmer’s new Chief Economic Adviser has a distinguished career. But is she really the radical some hope for?

Sometimes red paint can get you 14 years. Sometimes it is tolerated. When did intimidating your neighbours become acceptable?

Reform’s migration plans may be a big surprise to their supporters. Take from the poor and give to the rich

The Resolution Foundation says UK incomes will flatline until 2030. This isn't an accident – it's by design; we need...

The defence review is obsessed with Russia. But the real threat comes from fascists, wherever they come from

Why are Reform UK so keen to push up energy prices, blocking the cheapest sources of energy, and giving control...

It is ridiculously easy to create a company, and company law is there to protect us. But nobody is policing...

Richard Murphy’s proposals for simple, rapid tax reforms could easily raise the money Rachel Reeves needs, without penalising the poor

Economics is about choices, but most economic news is political tittle-tattle. Who is asking the questions that could make real...

As politicians call for more defence spending, whose rights are we defending, and who should pick up the bill?

The government continues to pursue benefit fraud while ignoring tax fraud. Yet the latter is far larger. Why?

Keir Starmer will pay for increased defence by cutting the aid budget. But there are better ways of finding the...

Young people are not getting a proper education in finance before leaving school, although there is a pot of money...

Developing countries owe their debts in dollars. Trump is making it harder for them to earn dollars. The result will...

When will Labour ministers in the UK stage their coup against Rachel Reeves? Richard Murphy thinks this is not just...

Rachel Reeves hopes to ride out the current financial storm. Richard Murphy thinks she has tools she is refusing to...

Trump's legal actions against the media raise fears of intimidation, threatening free speech and democracy in the US

Why don't politicians care? That is a fundamental question when we are considering why so many of the world's democracies...

Forty five million people now have some form of private pension. But is that money what it seems, and is...

Our non-dom MP for Clacton wants us to imitate Elon Musk’s approach to government. And Kemi Badenoch seems to agree....

Rachel Reeves should ignore claims that tax rises would drive the rich abroad. Most won’t leave, and it wouldn’t matter...

Modern monetary theory takes control of the economy from financial markets and puts it in the hands of the people....

Some employers want employees to work five days a week in the office. But this could actually be damaging productivity

Instead of targeting pensioners and children in poverty, Labour should focus on tax cheats to improve financial resources

No one would run a household the way that Rachel Reeves is trying to run the economy

Taxing wealth and redistributing it to lower-income individuals can boost spending, driving economic growth and increasing national income

Do we have politicians brave enough to tackle the real causes of stress in our society?

UK universities face financial crises, risking closures and economic impact. Urgent action is needed to safeguard education and local economies

Once Chancellor, Rachel Reeves will face a crucial decision: whether to U-turn on her fiscal rules. Her first budget will...

Richard Murphy argues that there are simple solutions to the six immediate crises that Labour will face. But would the...

Limited liability companies are a threat to your well-being. Most people don't think like that, but Richard Murphy does

Inequality of wealth is shameful and corrupting, but a wealth tax might be the wrong way to fix it. There...

Deregulated freeports are like rigging a sporting event, raising concerns they undermine fair competition and hurt economies.

Politicians worry about the ‘national debt’. But it is not really a problem. Professor Richard Murphy explains to the House...

On budget day there will be much debate about what the country can afford. Is there really no money to...

The rich have no more wants and are sitting on cash, whilst those in need are getting needier. Surprised that...

The latest reduction in the energy price cap still leaves prices ridiculously high. Richard Murphy explains

The government is tightening controls on digital traders, to deter tax evasion. But Richard Murphy points out, the real problem...

Conventional mainstream economics is leading us to further disaster. Professor Richard Murphy reflects on the new year’s prospects

A quarter of the UK population depend for water on one private company. What happens if the investors want their...

The choice is simple. Do we run an economy for those who are in need, or for those who already...

The autumn statement has left Richard Murphy bleak. The economy is in a dire state. Is our fatally flawed democracy...

Does Hunt not understand? To boost the economy, cutting inheritance tax would be the worst option available. Cutting income tax...

On 5th November East Anglia Bylines saw its millionth view, with 1,200 stories published in 27 months. To mark this,...

On 5th November East Anglia Bylines saw its millionth view, with 1,200 stories published in 27 months. To mark this,...

Suella Braverman wants to outlaw extremists. Richard Murphy is happy to be one.

England's waterways are badly polluted. The water companies plans to tackle the problem are inadequate. Richard Murphy suggests a solution.