District Matters

Reviewing the budget

(November 2022)

Last month's column set out the economic backdrop which informs our thinking about budgeting. The outlook was not good. Not much has changed....

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Unpredictable economy

(October 2022)

It is amazing how much can happen in a month. If anyone thought we did not live in unpredictable, unstable and volatile times, the last month will hav...

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Impact of war on energy prices

(September 2022)

Energy prices and supply still appear to be some of the main issues. The domestic price cap of £2,500 is very welcome, as is the commitment to d...

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Rapid changes

(August 2022)

Well, it's amazing the difference a month makes. It is becoming increasingly evident that the world has changed. The combination of war in Ukraine and...

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Exporting electricity and its costs

(July 2022)

Last month I went to visit friends in South Africa. One of the more interesting experiences was regular power cuts. Anyone who doubts that the most im...

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