economy
Ed Milliband’s call for global action to kickstart economy backed up by IMF
Ed Miliband’s call for an emergency G20 summit in September is backed up by an important year-long project undertaken by the IMF, writes Cormac Hollingsworth.
Sun and Mail debt scare story obscures the truth
Will Straw looks at today’s Sun and Mail scare stories about debt - and reveals the truth.
GDP figures confirm economy is stagnating
The second estimate of Q2 GDP growth released today confirms that the economy expanded by just 0.2 per cent, reports IPPR senior economist Tony Dolphin.
Higher borrowing than under Labour threatens credibility of UK plc.
While the coalition is pointing to not needing to borrow in July, the City now expects the coalition to borrow £10 billion more than the OBR prediction.
CBI survey shows glimmer of hope in UK manufacturing
The latest survey of manufacturing published yesterday by the CBI represents a glimmer of hope in the gloom, writes IPPR's Tony Dolphin.
Corporation tax – devolution too far?
The FT has once again ignited the debate over whether Northern Ireland, and also Scotland, should be given the powers needed to lower corporation tax.