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Ignore Tory spin, Labour’s spending plans are the ‘most cautious’ according to the IFS
Tory accusations of unfunded spending commitments are flatly contradicted by the IFS.
Osborne and Cameron’s promised rebalancing of the economy is long gone
Estimates show that the UK needs around 780,000 more engineers over the next five years to meet industry demands – this equates to 156,000 per year. Currently the UK is training less than half that.
Parliament’s power brokers – where they stand ahead of May 2015
Ed Jacobs looks at where the SNP and DUP, the likely key players in a hung parliament, now sit politically.
Will 2015 be the year the world finally agrees a historic climate deal?
2015 represents the best opportunity world leaders have had to date to secure a global climate deal.
What to Listen to: Will Straw picks the best songs of 2014
Left Foot Forward founder Will Straw picks out the best tracks of 2014.
NYE fireworks: Touts are ripping off the public – Boris needs to get a grip
Tickets to a £10 event are being re-sold for up to £200.
What to Read: Our writers choose the best books of 2014
Yet another end of year list. But this time a good one.
2015 must be the year we address wealth inequality
When the Economist asks “Why aren’t the poor storming the barricades?” something has gone badly wrong.
Forget immigration, the big issue in 2015 should be the death of social mobility
By accepting vast inequalities of wealth, the political class has acquiesced in the erosion of opportunity
Why the Bank of England should not increase interest rates in 2015
The case for keeping interest rates at their current level is compelling.