Autumn Statement: what to expect as squeeze continues

Summary Wed 5 Dec, AT 08:55

Tax rises for the rich, benefits squeeze for the poor: George Osborne spreads the pain of austerity

UK economy shrinks by less than expected in 2012

One-Minute Read Wed 28 Nov, AT 10:03

OECD says British output will increase by 0.9 per cent in 2013, but unemployment will also rise

The case against Carney: is ex-Goldman Sachs man tainted?

Talking Point Tue 27 Nov, AT 14:54

Dissenters say Carney at the Bank of England means its business as usual for the City

Bank of England to throw George Osborne a £35bn debt lifeline

First Reaction Fri 9 Nov, AT 14:50

Treasury will be handed back the interest the government has been paying on its own debt

What is the Chicago Plan and can it save the global economy?

Briefing Mon 22 Oct, AT 13:26

An IMF study has proposed a 1930s plan that would magic away government debt and end 'boom and bust' for good

George Osborne

Pressure on Osborne as IMF issues gloomy growth forecast

First Post Tue 9 Oct, AT 07:19

UK needs to be ready to reverse current austerity tactics if economy remains weak, says Fund

Are Osborne and Cameron right to scrap mansion tax?

Talking Point Mon 8 Oct, AT 16:39

Chancellor wins over Tories by scrapping property levy but two-thirds of public are not convinced

oil north sea

Rise in US oil production eases fears over global deficit

Business Digest Thu 4 Oct, AT 11:37

The world's largest consumer of fossil fuels is now 83 per cent self-sufficient in energy

Bagan, Burma, Myanmar

Burma gives Japan a place on edge of its commercial capital

Business Digest Wed 3 Oct, AT 09:00

Japan offers Burma $18bn in aid, investment and debt forgiveness for special economic zone

Bank of England

Who will succeed Sir Mervyn King at Bank of England?

Business Digest Tue 2 Oct, AT 12:00

BoE deputy governor Paul Tucker is favourite at 6-4 for the job described as ‘near impossible’

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