Green Politics
UK economy’s fourth quarter contraction confirmed
George Osborne has shown a great deal of determination in his efforts to tackle the fiscal deficit; it is now time for him to show the same determination in promoting output and employment growth.
High Court green-lights legal challenge to coalition oil drilling plan
A High Court Judge yesterday green-lighted a far-reaching legal challenge that will have significant implications for ministers’ plans for new deep sea oil drilling off Scotland’s coast.
British fashion’s got the talent, but have we got the funding?
At London Fashion Week, Samantha Cameron said: “We’ve got the talent and the expertise to take UK fashion even further.” She's right - but do we have the funding?
Buoyant tax revenues give Osborne room to manoeuvre
The UK’s public finances were in much better shape in January than expected. There was a current budget surplus of £8.5bn and public sector net borrowing was -£3.7bn.
Retail sales provide some economic optimism – for now
If today's retail sales data is a true indication of the underlying trend in retail sales, then the economy is in better shape than many of the pessimists have feared.
Britain’s economy falls further behind G7
Britain is being left behind. With growth projections down, unemployment up, and consumer confidence down, the UK economy contrasts sharply with news around the world.