A land value tax should be at the heart of London’s economic recovery
Jenny Jones AM, leader of the Green Party on the London Assembly, argues the case for a land value tax to be at the heart of London’s economic recovery.
Recovery
We’re out of recession – but it’s too early to pop the champagne corks
The UK is out of the double-dip recession, which is good news – but it’s far too early to for the government to think we’re out of the woods.
‘Special factors’ help GDP grow 1% in Q3 2012 and end double dip recession
Following three quarters of contraction, UK GDP grew 1% in the third quarter of 2012, taking the country out of the double-dip recession – thanks to the Olympic boost.
Unions tell IMF and World Bank to halt destructive austerity policies
Last weeks IMF/World Bank meetings in Tokyo highlighted the fact the austerity measures being forced upon countries are not working, writes Tony Burke.
Economic update – October 2012: There’s been an upturn but the economy is still struggling
IPPR’s Amna Silim presents the latest Left Foot Forward economic update, for October 2012.
Where can investment come from?
Stephen Beer investigates why investment is not reaching the UK economy and what Labour can do to induce investment among our nation’s businesses.
Balls attacks long-term damage of Osborne’s “short-term pain”
Ed Balls will today warn of the “long-term damage” being done to the economy and “long-term price” paid by the country for George Osborne’s economic failures.
Balls woos Cable, in Plan B plea to “sensible people in the government”
Shadow chancellor Ed Balls has followed Labour leader Ed Miliband’s lead, making fresh overtures to business secretary Vince Cable.
CPAG: Osborne’s £3bn tax credit cuts “may have deepened the recession”
George Osborne’s swingeing tax credit cuts of £3 billion may have contributed to the dire Q2 downturn, the Child Poverty Action Group said today.
Latest GDP numbers mean Britain’s economy has shrunk since general election
The latest poor GDP numbers mean Britain’s economy has shrunk since general election.