austerity programme

Despite predictions, UK officially in a double-dip recession

Despite predictions, UK officially in a double-dip recession

In recent weeks economists had been predicting that the economy would just slightly miss a double-dip recession by a very…

New financial forecasts may lead to criticism of Austerity Programme

New financial forecasts may lead to criticism of Austerity Programme

The government’s recently implemented austerity programme may face a significant amount of criticism after new financial forecasts are set to…

Leading economists urging Chancellor to change strategies

Leading economists urging Chancellor to change strategies

According to 100 of the UK’s leading economists, Chancellor Osborne should take drastic measures immediately in order to avoid another…

IMF warning UK may need to setback austerity

IMF warning UK may need to setback austerity

In their most recent statement, the IMF is warning that the UK government’s austerity programme may need to be set…

Deputy Prime Minister Voices Serious Concerns

Deputy Prime Minister Voices Serious Concerns

Speaking to the BBC in Birmingham, Deputy PM Nick Clegg voiced his concerns over the state of the economy in…

Chancellor’s Autumn ‘Statement Date’ Has Been Set

Chancellor’s Autumn ‘Statement Date’ Has Been Set

Under the previous Labour government we called this a pre-Budget report, but Chancellor George Osborne calls it his ‘Autumn Statement.’…

Chancellor Osborne’s Boost Growth – Cut Deficit Conundrum

Chancellor Osborne’s Boost Growth – Cut Deficit Conundrum

In efforts to boost economic growth whilst cutting the overwhelming national deficit, Chancellor George Osborne is considering a number of…

Failure to Move on Pension Plans Can Lead to Widespread Union Strikes

Failure to Move on Pension Plans Can Lead to Widespread Union Strikes

According to top Union sources, Britain could be facing widespread strikes in the coming month due to their austerity programme…