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Employment rate up again, unemployment rate down below 8%
Employment is up more than half a million on a year ago, with unemployment down more than 100,000 in the past 12 months, the latest labour market stats reveal.
Case T20110677: The downfall of Margaret Moran
Former Labour MP Margaret Moran falsely claimed more than £53,000 in expenses, a jury ruled today.
Tax isn’t taxing – especially if you’re SABMiller
Tax dodging isn’t just for Starbucks; there is plenty committed by other companies you may not have heard about.
The tragic impact of the housing crisis on the elderly and vulnerable
A report into the housing crisis by the Papworth Trust looks at the impact on the elderly and vulnerable in our society.
“Financially illiterate”? Scottish Labour must do better
Ed Jacobs reports on the latest SNP/Labour row in Scotland – this time on corporation tax.
Economic update – November 2012: Good news for Osborne ahead of autumn statement
IPPR’s Amna Silim presents the latest Left Foot Forward economic update, for November 2012.
Review: Nate Silver’s “The Signal And The Noise”: The lessons it holds
Stephen Henderson reviews Nate SIlver’s book “The Signal And The Noise”, looking at the lessons it holds.
Comment: A moment of truth for the BBC?
With today’s headlines piling yet more pressure on the BBC, Ed Straw looks at whether or not this is a moment of truth for the broadcasting giant.
Adams calls on Irish Americans to support unity poll
Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams has called on Irish Americans to use their influence to support the party’s calls for a referendum on Irish unity. Declaring in a speech in New York that it was a “live issue” whichtest
Post-Colonial arrogance: UK refuses to aid India in equitable growth
The government’s decision to stop aid to India is the latest instalment in a history of ignoring India.