The last few days have seen plenty of competing claims about tax rises, but very little discussion of the very tight fiscal situation facing the next government. What problems will they face? Can growth ride to the rescue?

Also in this episode, we explore what's happened to the education system, from funding and teacher pay, to falling pupil numbers and the impact of COVID.

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Since 2008, the UK economy has faced a series of shocks and challenges, leaving the next government with a difficult task. From low growth to falling living standards, we ask what structural problems the next government faces.

We also tackle announcements on limiting tax rises, apprenticeships and the NHS waiting list.

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In our first election special, we look at the broad economic picture and analyse announcements about the fiscal rules, the triple lock and tax.

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