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Growth Commission response to Rachel Reeves’ speech on Growth

Responding to the speech delivered by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves today, Shanker Singham, Chairman of the Growth Commission, gave the following reaction: “The Chancellor’s rhetoric on growth is excellent and echoes that of the Prime Minister, but words are not enough. Robust action is required and the Government needs to be honest about […]

Growth Commission welcomes Trump’s Executive Order on Trade Policy

The Growth Commission has welcomed the Executive Order from President Trump instigating an investigation into unfair foreign government practices that harm U.S. trade and how the new administration might respond to them. Included in the America First Trade Policy (AFTP) Memo signed by the President following his inauguration, it echoes the proposal in the Growth […]

A UK Trade Strategy to boost economic growth

Growth Commission Chairman Shanker Singham has published a paper considering what trade strategy the UK should pursue, based on what is more likely to increase household income in the UK and decrease household cost. The paper is available to read by clicking here.