Jobs stats are encouraging, but with poor growth, serious challenges lie ahead
Richard Exell analyses the latest labour market statistics.
Yearly Archives: 2012
Syria: Rebels SAM-up; US increases aid; France recognises opposition; border villages taken
There was encouraging news for the Syrian rebels today, with success on the ground and increasing international support.
Bank of England throws in the towel on growth – where does this leave Osborne?
The Bank of England appears to have thrown in the towel on growth with the publication of the latest Inflation Report, but where does this leave the chancellor?
Poll: Public back Labour’s argument the cuts are “too far and too fast”
The latest Sun/YouGov poll shows more support for Labour’s argument on the cuts than the coalition’s.
Energygate raises serious questions of the Tory Party’s commitment to the Climate Change Act
Today’s Guardian reveals the Tory MP running the Corby campaign backed climate denier James Delingpole’s aborted bid for the seat – and helped push the Tories further towards an anti-green, anti-wind farm position. Newly appointed energy minister John Hayes,test
Employment rate up again, unemployment rate down below 8%
Employment is up more than half a million on a year ago, with unemployment down more than 100,000 in the past 12 months, the latest labour market stats reveal.
Case T20110677: The downfall of Margaret Moran
Former Labour MP Margaret Moran falsely claimed more than £53,000 in expenses, a jury ruled today.
Tax isn’t taxing – especially if you’re SABMiller
Tax dodging isn’t just for Starbucks; there is plenty committed by other companies you may not have heard about.
The tragic impact of the housing crisis on the elderly and vulnerable
A report into the housing crisis by the Papworth Trust looks at the impact on the elderly and vulnerable in our society.
“Financially illiterate”? Scottish Labour must do better
Ed Jacobs reports on the latest SNP/Labour row in Scotland – this time on corporation tax.