Rachel Reeves must fear that her efforts to bring stability to the economy are doomed to failure. Events beyond her control have a nasty habit of interfering with even the best laid plans.
With growth plunging, inflation surging and British business staggering under the vast £75billion burden of Labour taxes, the economic outlook has rarely been more alarming.
Nothing better illustrates Labour's hopeless mismanagement of the economy than its ludicrous attempt to blame British industry for the nation's economic ills.
The word 'no' can easily be shrugged off by most - but for people living with ADHD, just the thought of hearing those two-letters can trigger fear-induced paralysis or even physical pain.
On the same day that Instagram and Facebook-owner Meta and YouTube parent Google were found guilty of damaging the mental health of young people, chieftains were being garlanded.
Britain is in a parlous situation. The Labour Government and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have been put to the test over the last 21 months in office and found sorely wanting.