Green Politics
Is Osborne leading us to a double- or triple-dip?
In the wake of the OECD’s forecast the UK will experience a double-dip recession, the question now is whether or not we are experiencing a triple-dip.
Poll: Regional public sector pay differentiation unfair and will harm economy
A new poll has revealed public opposition to plans for public sector pay differentiation, believing them to be both unfair and harmful to regional economies.
Is there a new ‘Black Wednesday’ around the corner?
The OECD today forecast Britain was back in recession, with the economy expected to shrink by 0.1% in Q1 2012, following the 0.3% contraction in the Q4 2011.
Will Grayling and IDS stand up to Osborne over £10bn DWP cuts?
George Osborne may face a fight over the planned £10 billion welfare cuts, with DWP ministers Chris Grayling and Iain Duncan Smith at odds with the chancellor.
Scotland’s economy running on empty after Osborne’s Great Stagnation Budget
Labour MP for Glasgow North East, shadow Scotland Office minister William Bain, reports on the disastrous impact on Scotland of Geroge Osborne’s Budget 2012.
Who should decide under the new planning rules?
Sarah Sackman reports on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), published yesterday.