The IMF warns UK economic policy must change or face permanent damage
Balls: How much longer must we wait, and how much more damage must be done, before George Osborne finally does the most important u-turn of all?
Green Politics
Co-op Bank’s purchase is a staggeringly good deal for members
Today’s Co-operative Bank purchase of 632 branches from Lloyds Banking Group for £750 million is a staggeringly good deal for members.
Alex Salmond blames Westminster for double-dip recession
Alex Salmond has demanded that Westminster do more to support jobs and growth
UK economy will hit the rocks if Osborne follows Allister Heath’s plan
Cutting taxes, regulations and Britain’s decarbonisation will cause plenty of pain and very little gain.
Labour market update: No good news for young people
Analysis of today’s Labour market statistics from the TUC’s Richard Exell.
The hidden fees that are halving the value of UK pensions
Pension savers are being misled about the hidden costs and charges they have to pay.
IMF downgrades growth forecast AGAIN as Balls warns of “heavy long term price” of failure
The IMF downgraded its UK growth forecast today for the third time in under a year.
Regional public sector pay: No evidential support and could cost almost £10bn
Even assuming that private sector jobs were created as a result of holding back public sector pay, the economic cost would be £2.7bn or 0.12% of GDP per year.
Lord Glasman has developed a criticism of Keynes in a distinctively modern way
These might well be exciting times to be in the Labour party, writes Carl Packman.
Investment in cities is key to economic recovery
Government needs to be in it for the long term when it comes to investing in people and places.