The Economy
Comment: Ed Balls should not fall on his sword
Historian Anthony Seldon has called for Ed Balls to 'fall on his sword' for the good of the Labour Party. On the contrary, Balls is a political powerhouse who has been proven correct about austerity.
City Deal announcement is welcome, but questions over accountability remain
The government's City Deals initiative should be welcomed, but questions remain about accountability.
Economic Update – August 2011
A round-up of all the key indicators from IPPR senior economist Tony Dolphin