Inflation

Theresa May has squeezed in an election just before popularity is tested by rising inflation and sagging economic growth.

March saw inflation at 2.3% again. Pause in its upward march reflects phases of moon, not evidence that pound’s slump has passed through.

Joblessness in eurozone falls as economic recovery picks up pace. Meanwhile UK’s economic growth is set to steadily decline.

It’s bad for the economy, the young and the unity of the UK. It also means less control not more. It’s not too late to stop the madness.

Pressing the red button isn’t end of the Brexit process or even the beginning of the end. Here’s our guide to 18 twists and turns in store.

The broadcaster let the public down badly during the referendum. It mustn’t let itself be nobbled during the negotiations.

Littlejohn thinks metric measures rather than the plunging pound is the cause of “shrinkflation”. The evidence doesn’t back him up.

Lower rates aren’t a magic cure. They mean a cheap pound and higher inflation. If political turmoil continues, rates may even need to go up.