New figures show UK growth lagging behind London
Are we seeing a repeat of pre-crash trends?
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An increase in household spending is being fuelled by debt
The Bank of England has expressed concern about the level of borrowing people have taken on in recent months
ONS: Number of workers on minimum wage at a record high
One reason for this could be the failure of real earnings growth to keep up with minimum wage increases
The Autumn Statement confirms that we are on a path of never-ending austerity
The government is seeking to reduce public expenditure to 36.5 per cent of GDP by 2020, a level last achieved in the depression era of the 1930s
What next for George Osborne’s mission to reduce family dependency?
Higher wage floors are nowhere near enough to make up for these cuts
Comment: George Osborne has no idea what these cuts will mean to people
Expect cuts to public services and further slashing of support for the vulnerable
Young adults ‘locked out’ of opportunities to secure their futures
New research by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows that there are almost half a million more young people in poverty than a decade ago
Comment: Why LuxLeaks couldn’t solve Europe’s tax problem
As long as Jean-Claude Juncker is at the helm, corporate tax dodging looks likely to continue
Steel crisis: why are there no industry experts on Osborne’s commission?
The Commission must understand the necessity of using UK-made steel in our key infrastructure projects
Jobs or pay – we still haven’t got the hang of delivering on both
There are good reasons to worry that stalling earnings may stifle household demand