Green Politics
Drop in short-term unemployed as JSA count falls
Today’s unemployment figures – showing a rise of 43,000 people looking for work – underlines that the jobs market remains fragile
Taxing banks – the IMF proposals are the best we’ve seen
Limit taxpayer-exposure to future financial crises, raise revenue to replenish government finances, address supernormal, often grotesque, profits and bonuses.
IMF: Britain’s unemployment lower than expected
New unemployment figures are out today. But research from the IMF shows that Britain's unemployment rate has been kept lower than economic models anticipated.
Lib Dem minimum wage plans make sense in long run
Last week’s election manifesto from the Liberal Democrats contained a proposal to “set the minimum wage at the same level for all workers over 16”.
Still not top of the class – Lib Dem finance policies fall short
The broad objectives of the Lib Dem finance proposals are to make banks smaller, encourage them to lend and help local businesses access capital.
Lib Dems ‘get’ climate change (but do the sums add up?)
The Liberal Democrats’ £3 billion green stimulus package has much to commend it. It shows they understand the need for a new, populist approach to climate issues.