Unless this price shock is very short, it will do what price shocks to fuel have always done. Kick off recessions. (View Post)

This is where people care about council by-elections. Which are a thing barely cared about by the people who actually live in the wards. (View Post)

Several economics think tank type places generate inflation numbers on a weekly basis. In the internet age, the government could have daily, rolling average inflation number, for not much effort. (View Post)

Mandelson is plotting his return right now. He may have been reduced to black goo in the basement of Morgoths spare winter chalet, but he’s not gone. (View Post)

A fascinating example of the self-annealing world view. The idea that criticism of government policies is only allowed if you present alternatives is classic. (View Post)