Green Politics
Clegg pins his faith in the banks to deliver regional growth funding
It’s been a busy week for the government’s zig-zagging efforts to promote growth in the English regions, reports Kevin Meagher.
The government is sending investors the wrong signals on clean energy
The outcome of the battle over the Green Bank will be a litmus test of whether the reality of investment in the new economy will match up to the rhetoric.
Balls and Osborne clash in first Commons duel
Ed Balls and George Osborne went head-to-head across the despatch box at Treasury Questions for the first time today, reports Shamik Das.
IFS: Welsh “lose” from Barnett Formula
Plaid Cymru have dubbed as “significant” new research making clear that the Barnett Formula is underfunding Wales, reports Ed Jacobs.
The IoD are wrong: there is no quick fix for the UK economy
Todays Institute of Directors "Freebie Growth Plan" report is wrong; if implemented, the measures they propose would lead to considerable losses for most taxpayers.
UK’s “disappointing” R&D spending under fire from EU research chief
The European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science today warned ministers Britain risked losing its place as a world-leader in research and development.