George Osborne
The government is failing to lay the foundations for long-term growth
The UK is less well-positioned than France or Germany to take advantage of two key changes to the world economy - the effects of technological innovation, and the rise of Brazil, Russia, India and China.
New IMF boss joins calls for Plan B
The new IMF boss, Christine Lagarde, has joined calls for a Plan B. In an FT op ed she says "slamming on the brakes too quickly will hurt the recovery and worsen job prospects".
Osborne’s ‘safe haven’ view is delusional
Osborne’s statement to parliament on recent economic volatility was pervaded by inaccuracy, complacency and vainglory.
Markets are telling Osborne to increase spending
Despite a record low for government bonds, the treasury refuses to release the purse strings, condemning us to a 'paradox of thrift'
Britain is bottom of the G7’s growth table
Britain is bottom of the G7's growth league table. Excluding earthquake-hit Japan, Britain is growing more slowly than every other major developed economy.
Failure to remutualise Northern Rock does nothing to prevent repeat of collapse
At the time of the banking collapse, the Bank of England said that there was a need for more stable banking structures in the UK. So why isn't George Osborne remutualising Northern Rock?