Deciphering Trussonomy: Join our online expert roundtable on the UK economy

The UK economy is in the one of its most perilous states in living memory with many wondering how to decipher what has become known as "Trussonomics".

The phrase was coined over the summer, as the Tory leadership race was in full swing, to outline Liz Truss' economic plan if she were successful as Prime Minister.

In early September, of course, she won the contest, comfortably beating her rival, former Chancellor Rishi Sunak. But that's what happened since no one could predict.

On September 23, the government announced a "fiscal event" or mini-budget that was to have a number of very quick ramifications including IMF, Bank of England and OBR intervention. This was after the mini-budget unveiled a plan to cut taxes for the wealthy using the methodology known as trickle-down economics.

All of this against the backdrop of a cost of living crisis and crisis driven by the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

To help sort out what happened, what it means for the country and what is likely to take place over the next few months, join us for a virtual event hosted by our Chief Political Commentator John Rentoul. He will be joined by a panel including our associate editor Sean O'Grady, as well as economist Julian Jessop, who will analyze recent events and answer questions directly from the online audience.

The event free will last will take place on October 25 at 6:30 p.m. and will take place on Zoom.