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Also in this week’s newsletter, Goldman Sachs estimates Brexit’s impact on the UK economy
Also in this newsletter: how subsidies are undermining the EU single market
We rely on substandard measures to understand deprivation in the UK — and our forecasts can be wrong
From an economic and social perspective, the government has got the balance and the emphasis wrong
Wellbeing of people in poorer areas to be made key investment measure as well as national growth
Arindrajit Dube’s appointment prompts speculation of regional approach
Call to restrict entry for workers paid under £30,000 a year alarms business
FT research shows that the weekly hit to the British economy could be the same £350m that Leave campaigners promised to claw back
Number of EU citizens arriving declines as UK becomes ‘less attractive place’
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Defenders say department has been evidence-led in its analysis
Statistics watchdog joins select committee in criticism of £350m contribution claim
Role of private companies sharply reduced as spending on the provision of support and training falls
Criticism follows report released by campaign group Britain Stronger in Europe
Department for Work and Pensions warned over leaking official statistics
Reports show wage growth, improved business optimism and increased consumer spending
Funding pressures and change of business strategy force Jonathan Portes to step down
Over the past five years the UK’s fiscal watchdog has won praise for transparency and independence
Insurgent candidate fleshes out ‘Corbynomics’
Researchers say there is no clear evidence that employers will make up lost tax credits
Estate agents caught out by shake-up rushed to finalise deals
Opinion divided on devolution proposals to be announced next week
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