Borrowing figures make grim reading for Osborne
George Osborne’s lack of a growth strategy could easily undermine his deficit reduction plans, writes Duncan Weldon.
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Osborne lets public bank bonuses rip, despite right’s obsession with public sector pay
If the right were really worried about inflating public sector pay, they may want to start with the bonuses of the public sector banks
Osborne’s ‘conference treat’ on welfare reform turning into a sticky mess
The benefits cap was wonderful politics for George Osborne – but now the politics is turning sticky as the reality of its impcat hits home.
Ignore the Tory spin – pension liabilities and the NHS are affordable
Statistics out today show the NHS and public sector pensions are entirely affordable, contrary to what George Osborne and the Conservatives are spinning.
Why is Osborne relaxing anti-tax haven abuse legislation?
Martin Hearson, a tax policy adviser at ActionAid UK, explains the consequences of chancellor George Osborne’s plan to relax anti-tax haven abuse legislation.
Bus cuts are as short-sighted as they are regressive
If short-sighted bus cuts continue we will all find our society is poorer for it, writes Sophie Allain of the Campaign for Better Transport.
Cameron’s reforms take us to the edge of the cliff
It’s been called ‘slippery slope’ politics, and it’s a threat to all the Left hold dear; Natan Doron gives a timely warning over the latest Tory tactics.
IFS boss: Plan B “likely” if growth downgrade continues
IFS boss, Paul Johnson, has issued a stark warning to George Osborne. The prospects for growth are weak and if downgrades continue a “Plan B” is likely.
Time to go beyond 0.7 per cent on aid
This Thursday a thousand people from around the UK will be come to Westminster to lobby their MP on international development over a cup of tea.
IMF backs Osborne – but warns of risks ahead
The International Monetary Fund today gave its backing to George Osborne’s public spending cuts and tax increases, and also highlighted the significant risks to growth and unemployment.