Green Politics
A thousand economists agree on something – the Robin Hood Tax
Dominic Browne reports on the thousand economists who have voiced their support for the robin hood tax to the G20 finance ministers.
Obama’s deficit reduction plan is three times slower than Osborne’s
President Obama has announced his plans to eliminate the US budget deficit within 12 years. His timetable is three times slower than George Osborne's.
ActionAid: UK biofuels targets do more harm than good
We risk reversing progress on global hunger and climate change if we don’t change current biofuels targets in the UK reports ActionAid UK's Jonathan Tench.
Good news on jobs, but too soon to start celebrating
Unemployment fell and employment rose in today’s labour market statistics, and most of the growth is accounted for by full-time employee jobs. But is it a blip?
Right’s dodgy youth unemployment attack on minimum wage
Dominic Browne reports on new research that shows the national minimum wage does not necessarily harm youth employment, despite right wing claims.
Coalition’s regional growth fund sweetener leaves a bitter taste
Kevin Meagher weighs up the benefits of the coalition government's regional growth fund; finding a positive focus but a lot left to be desired.