George Osborne
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.