G20: Is Obama drawing a line between his approach and Cameron & Merkel’s austerity?
In the G20 Leaders Declaration at the Los Cabos summit in Mexico, has Barack Obama contrasted his approach to the austerity of David Cameron and Angela Merkel.
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Poll: Voters caution against risky regional pay
There is widespread concern about the impact of regional pay on services across the political spectrum, a new TUC/Survation poll reveals.
It is time to debate a new economy
It has been two years since George Osborne proposed an ‘enterprise-led recovery’, but the economy has in no way recovered.
Why do ministers refuse to invest in a housing boost that would be great for the economy?
Housing boost would be great for the economy, so why are the government refusing to invest?
EU area unemployment up 1.9 million in a year – as Spain’s jobless rate nears 25%
From April 2011 to April 2012, unemployment has risen across the European Union, with Spain’s jobless rate nearing one in four, reports Shamik Das.
Now the EC warns Osborne: Deficit “projected to fall more slowly” due to weak growth
The European Commission today became the latest international body to issue a warning on the state of the UK economy, reports Shamik Das.
More than 70% of public want Osborne to U-turn on cuts and adopt a Plan B
George Osborne may have performed reverses on the “pasty tax” and “caravan tax” last night, but it’s on austerity the public really wants a U-turn.
Austerity Isn’t Working • Sparpolitik ist keine Lösung • L’austérité ne marche pas
Carlos Mulas, Executive Director of Fundacion IDEAS, tells the story of a new, pan-European campaign against ever more austerity.
New poll reveals the consensus behind austerity is shattering
Politics and public opinion across Europe changed decisively in May; before then the austerians dominated – but now, the tide has turned, writes Steve Hart.
Unravelling the Centre for Policy Studies voodoo economics bigging up small government
IPPR’s Tony Dolphin takes apart today’s Centre for Policy Studies report claiming lower taxes lead to higher economic growth.