The north needs more than a high-speed train line, George | Karel Williams
The UK's north-south divide can't be fixed by the chancellor's railway proposal, which is likely to entrench London's positionThe chancellor's new enthusiasm is for a high-speed rail link along a...
View ArticleMuch of Coalitions budget at risk as Labor opposes most welfare cuts
But Labor does support lowering income threshold for family tax benefit B and cutting youth allowance for travellersBillions of dollars of the governments proposed budget savings are under threat with...
View ArticleLet's start a revolution - by axing our personal debt | Alex Andreou
Debt is a product of and a reason for inequality. But as individuals we can resist easy credit and focus on what we need, not what we wantHow easy would it be for someone, individually and personally,...
View ArticleHow Labour is failing to grasp Ukip's appeal to angry white voters | Matthew...
It's not just the economy that those who have left Labour feel strongly about it's modern Britain's society and culture tooIn the month since the European parliament elections, a growing number of...
View ArticleForeign direct investment: which countries get the most?
The amount being directly invested worldwide grew by 9% in 2013 but the world may face a sizeable gap when it comes to assuring sustainable developmentUK missing out on recovery in foreign investment,...
View ArticleThey say Miliband's a loser that's because they fear he could win | Seumas Milne
The Labour leader's 'leftwing' policies strike a chord with the public. It's private vested interests that can't abide themHe's weak. He's a loser. The public think he's weird. It's impossible to...
View ArticleDetroit's Water War: a tap shut-off that could impact 300,000 people | Martin...
A right-wing state and corporate push to cut off water is economic shock therapy at its most ruthless and racist, but resistance is growingIt was six in the morning when city contractors showed up...
View ArticleThe Guardian view on malign neglect of the poor in changing economic times |...
Even as laissez-faire falls out of fashion in finance, overall inequality is indulged"Not just a light touch, but a limited touch." That was the New Labour catchphrase on regulation at one time a time...
View ArticleCoal giant denies paying zero tax in Australia over last three years
Glencore says it has paid more than $8bn in royalties and taxes in Australia over the past seven years Swiss-based commodities trader Glencore has rejected a Fairfax Media report that said by claiming...
View ArticleWhy can't we have human rights and economic growth? podcast
Hugh Muir speaks to the former World Bank economist William Easterly about how he changed his mind on the political ramifications of aid. Plus, how Somaliland defied the critics to become a democracy...
View ArticleMark Carney's first year as Bank of England governor: the verdicts are in
The economic data has been steadily improving since his arrival, but Carney has also been criticised for the poor execution of forward guidanceWhen Mark Carney arrived for his first day as Bank of...
View ArticleEconomic growth at 0.8% thanks to household spending and construction
Annual GDP growth revised down slightly to 3.0% from 3.1% but still the strongest since 2007, according to latest figuresThe fastest growth in business investment for two years helped support Britain's...
View ArticleGlobalisation: we can avoid a race to the bottom
But only with healthy economic growth, fair levels of take-home pay and a fitting welfare system, as Gerard Lyons notesContrary to the impression this column may sometimes give, I like to think that I...
View ArticleMark Carney's school report: how has the governor done in his first year?
The 'rock star central banker' arrived in 2013 with a big pay deal and favourable timing but he still faces his biggest test yetUnveiling Jane Austen on banknotes. Chillaxing at a music festival....
View ArticleBank of England should not be too trigger-happy on interest rates
The MPC is relying on a 'very flaky concept' in measuring the UK economy's spare capacity, say some analystsThis year, next time, sometime, never. The Bank of England has been conducting its own...
View ArticleEd Balls's industrial policy pledge to include £30bn for cities and counties
Pledge announced before launch of review that aims to show Labour has ideas beyond tax and spending to boost growthEd Balls has pledged a new industrial policy for Britain, including the transfer of...
View ArticleEd Balls sets out Labour's economy plan video
The shadow chancellor, Ed Balls, sets out Labour's plan for the economy, promising big reforms without big spending. He speaks at the London Business School ahead of Tuesday's review on growth,...
View ArticleUKTI hopes Andy Murray can serve up repeated success for British exports
Hot weather and Scot's long-awaited Wimbledon win contributed to 26% spike in exports of tennis equipment last yearIf the pressure on Andy Murray at Wimbledon was not already enough, the government is...
View ArticleLord Adonis review backs devolution as key to 'balanced economic recovery'
Labour's report on how to rebalance economic growth outside London calls for re-empowering big cities and county regions"A really big package of devolution to the cities and county regions of England"...
View ArticleUK manufacturing sector strengthens in June
Factory activity grew ahead of expectations but drop in productivity raises questions about strength of the recoveryBritain's manufacturers enjoyed a jump in activity last month, creating new jobs to...
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