Green Politics
The coalition’s cost of living sleight of hand
The transparent attempt by the government to selectively reinterpret the data so as to downplay the so-called 'cost of living crisis' is frankly rather alarming.
Unless we see a pick-up in productivity, the UK risks slower growth
Unless we see a pick-up in productivity growth soon then the UK risks much slower growth, and lower living standards, in the future.
No need to increase interest rates while real earnings are falling
Any move now to increase interest rates might put the economic recovery at risk.
The inflation magic trick
Anyone taking a closer look at the figures can see that one measure of inflation has gone down, while the other has gone up.
Proof that inequality is also bad for your boss
Strikes, work-related illnesses and staff turnover are more common in organisations with bigger gaps between the highest and lowest earners.
The Bank of Salford shows how to challenge the big five banks
Mainstream banking facilities have all but disappeared from low income areas. The Bank of Salford offers an alternative model.