High Court: UK aviation policy “untenable”
The High Court today ruled that the government’s position on airport expansion is “untenable in law and common sense” – prompting a re-think of their analysis.
Green Politics
Labour’s “Robin Hood” legacy
Today’s papers cover in detail the distributional impact of thirteen years of Labour rule. The picture represents a clear progressive redistribution.
China leading in global clean tech race
A new report released last night by the US-based Pew Environment Group shows that China has now overtaken the US as the biggest global investor in clean energy.
Budget winners? Small business & the role of the State
What Darling makes clear is that Labour believe the government has a role to play in restarting and supporting the economy; the Tories disagree – vote on that.
A budget for enterprise, if not jobs
On balance, it is probably fair to say the 2010 Budget will be welcomed by most as a small business-friendly one, although the devil will be in the detail.
Science Museum climate sceptic exhibition sponsored by Big Oil
The Science Museum exhibition in question is sponsored by Shell, one of the biggest oil companies in the world and one of the most controversial multinationals.
NI first minister praises Budget but SNP & Plaid less pleased
Budget stats & reaction from across the UK: Northern Ireland first minister Peter Robinson praised the Budget, but Scotland and Wales were less happy.
After the Budget, the questions for George Osborne
George Osborne says he will set out more details of the Tory economic policy in the coming weeks. There are some key questions he needs to answer.
A greener Budget for a fairer future
Reaction to the Budget from progressives.
Government investment is preventing soaring unemployment
The Future Jobs Fund and the Young Person’s Guarantee will be extended until 2012. The labour market is starting to recover far earlier than expected.