Mind the (credibility) gap

Autumn Statement preview

In our Autumn-Statement preview slidepack, we present new analysis that explores the economic outlook ahead of the Autumn Statement on 17 November, and the critical decisions that the new Prime Minister and Chancellor must make.

With the latest political turmoil triggered by attempts to completely rewrite economic policy, Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt are under intense pressure to demonstrate the Government’s economic credibility, calm the markets and reduce the pressure for faster interest rate hikes.