Faisal Islam
Why a eurobond would solve the debt crisis
The introduction of a eurobond would solve the eurozone debt crisis, blogs Faisal Islam – and would lead to “the phase fiscalisation of Europe”.
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Euro leaders seal Greece bailout deal
An emergency summit reaches a deal on a new bailout package for struggling Greece, rallying the markets and bringing the eurozone back from the economic brink.
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Eurozone debt crisis crunch talks
European leaders are holding emergency talks in Brussels to deal with the unfolding financial crisis. Chancellor George Osborne says the consequences could be dire if leaders fail to “get a grip”.
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Europe’s debt crisis will have huge ramifications – IMF
Ahead of a crucial Eurozone meeting on Thursday, the International Monetary Fund has warned that Europe’s debt crisis could have a significant global impact if not resolved quickly.
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EU Leaders still divided on debt crisis
Europe’s leaders remain divided over how to respond to the debt crisis which threatens the very existence of the Euro. Three days before a summit they must agree a second bailout package for Greece.
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Faisal Islam
Don’t write off the banking stress tests just yet
Channel 4 News’ Economics Editor Faisal Islam says we should not write-off the European Banking Authority’s stress tests just yet.
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Italy joins Greece and Ireland in austerity pain
As Italy prepares to sign off its austerity budget, Channel 4 News looks at the countries in Europe facing the most pain from spending cuts and tax rises.
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Eight European banks fail stress tests
Eight out of 90 banks in Europe have failed stress tests designed to ensure they can get through difficult economic times. Channel 4 News’ Faisal Islam says we should not write off the tests just yet.
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Italy austerity package passed
Italy’s lower house of parliament has approved a 48bn euro austerity package to try to calm a financial market storm which has sent Italian borrowing costs soaring in recent days.
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Italy debt crisis fears hit euro and share prices
As Italy’s Finance Minister Tremonti pushes ahead with his austerity plan, markets remain volatile over concerns that the debt crisis could spread to the eurozone’s third largest economy.
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‘No British contribution to £120bn Greek bail-out’ – Cameron
Britain will not contribute to a 120 billion euro bailout for Greece, after Prime Minister David Cameron argued that only countries using the single currency should share the burden.
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Jon Snow
Wake up! Greek debt is NOT a bore
Jon Snow on how the Greek financial crisis has the potential to affect every man, woman and child in the UK.
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How does Greece’s bailout affect Britain?
As Eurozone finance ministers meet to discuss the debt crisis in Greece, Channel 4 News Business Producer Ben King examines how the bailout affects Britain.
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Bailout or default for debt-laden Greece?
As the leaders of Germany and France call for a new bailout for Greece, we examine the available options – from financial support and austerity measures to the nuclear option of a debt default.
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Ed Balls calls for emergency tax cut amid grim retail data
The Shadow Chancellor calls for an emergency VAT cut amid poor retail sales figures. But Nick Clegg says Labour’s plans are “bankrupt”, and an economist tells Channel 4 News the move would cost £12bn.
