Complaints against payday lenders double in a year
But it could be just the tip of the iceberg, says Financial Ombudsman Service.
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Growth rate slowing in some areas, according to new report
Growth slowed in some industries between April and June, warns the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
The key to reducing inequality? Stronger trade unions
The widening gap between rich and poor reflects a decline in trade union power, so argue the authors of the bestselling book The Spirit Level.
Which party can close the living standards gulf for low-earning families?
Recovery alone will not restore lost ground facing low-earning parents – the parties need to ensure the worst off feel the benefit of growth.
Labour is hitting the right notes on tax avoidance
Labour is willing to talk about tax avoidance but also tax evasion. For too long politicians have ducked the issue.
Advanced manufacturing must play a major role in growing and rebalancing the economy
A review of manufacturing commissioned by Labour says the UK needs to avoid damaging economic short-termism.
Poor people in Britain – poorer than those in similar-sized economies
Incomes in the West Midlands are significantly lower than in the poorest regions of Germany, France, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Sweden and Finland.
Inequality is on the rise. And it really is the coalition’s fault
Now that coalition reforms are in place, we’re starting to see the true impact of government policy – and inequality is on the rise.
The brutal impact of austerity on Scotland’s public services
Scotland’s budget is being slashed by more than £6 billion in real terms.
Training for young people is a good move, but Labour should be asking more of employers
Without reference to how Labour intends to bring about good growth there is little point talking about training.