A crisis made in Downing Street: one MILLION people visit food banks
Almost one million people had to rely on a food bank for emergency food aid in the past year.
George Osborne
Five signs the cost of living crisis is far from over
Don’t believe the coalition hype. The so-called ‘cost of living crisis’ is far from over, writes James Bloodworth.
Labour should argue for an ISA cap
The ISA is a tax break for the prosperous/rich right now, but with the loss to a future chancellor in 20 or 30 years time.
It’s not enough to talk only about banking. We need to talk about the entire economy
It is no longer sufficient to have a public discussion about the banking system that neglects the economy as a whole, writes Jack Copley.
Osborne’s record on tax avoidance: spin over substance
The chancellor’s record on tax avoidance suggests this is yet another PR exercise, writes James Bloodworth.
Britain still needs a pay rise
Britain badly needs a pay rise, right across the board.
Labour should oppose the Welfare Cap, which doesn’t protect those in greatest need
The welfare cap is a regressive measure which hits the poor hardest.
Inflation: Less triumphalism please, the cost of living crisis is far from over
Today’s news on inflation is certainly welcome; but we’re not on the home straights yet.
According to George Osborne, a UK manufacturing resurgence is still not on the cards
Yesterday’s Budget did little to convince Unite and our members employed in manufacturing that the government has set a course to re-balance the UK economy.
Budget 2014: Reaction across the nations
Across the nations, reaction to the chancellor’s budget yesterday has been lukewarm at best.