Hello and welcome to the Intelligence from the Economist.

Today from London I'm your host Jason Palmer.

Every weekday we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.

The Catholic Church has been hit by scandal after scandal, with child abuse discovered seemingly

everywhere it's investigated.

We look into the idea that much could be avoided simply by removing priests obligation

to remain celibate.

And if you've been saving up for a lush five star hotel stay, keep saving.

If your visit is on the company, prepare to peel off a few more bills.

Being amid price rises in just about everything else the costs at luxury hotels are eye-watering.

But first, the British public were treated to a fairly snappy debate last night between

two politicians, one of whom will become Prime Minister in September.

Wishing Sunak a former chief finance minister sparred with Liz Truss, the Foreign Secretary,

talking taxes, the economy and China while taking questions from a studio audience.

People around the country are struggling with some of the worst cost of living problems

that we've had for generations.

It's hard to pay for fuel, it's hard to pay for food.

I would reverse the increase in national insurance.

Of course as Prime Minister I'd like to make sure that we always have the policies in

place to support people like you who are working incredibly hard to provide for you and your

families.

Here's the thing though, it's not the wider public that will make the choice.

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