austerity

Austerity will probably last for decades

Austerity will probably last for decades

The population in the UK is ageing and as a result, cost of care is rising. The OBR states that…

Good news for motorists as petrol wars break out

Good news for motorists as petrol wars break out

During this bank holiday weekend, motorists are finding pleasant surprises at the pumps. After months on end of steadily rising…

Double Dip Recession: Economists say buy British

Double Dip Recession: Economists say buy British

With the recent news that the UK is indeed in the grips of a double dip recession, experts say that…

Union inflamed by HSBC’s announcement to cut staff

Union inflamed by HSBC’s announcement to cut staff

Yet another bank is at the centre of controversy as it announces 3,167 employees are to be cut from the…

EU 2012 budget resolved after 15 hours of talks

EU 2012 budget resolved after 15 hours of talks

Member nations of the European Union had wanted a 5% increase in budgets for the coming year but other EU…

UK deficit appears to be 25% above official figures

UK deficit appears to be 25% above official figures

In a recent report given by the Office for Budget Responsibility, it appears as though there is a £12 billion…

Unemployment Rates Pressuring Government to Act

Unemployment Rates Pressuring Government to Act

With the fastest rate in unemployment in two years, increased pressure is being put on government to stimulate economic growth….