Gary Gibbon
G20: A breakthrough or a damp squib? Discuss.
Our Political Editor looks back on the Prime Minister’s visits to China and the G20 summit in Korea and asks what they’ve revealed about Britain’s role in the world.
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Confusion in Dublin as Government’s position cracks
As speculation mounts over whether Ireland will seek an EU bailout, economic analyst Peter Stafford says the Irish government has lost control of both its finances and its message.
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Gary Gibbon
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Gary Gibbon
Seoul in the spotlight as G20 host
What an extraordinary city this is. Vast, sprung up from the devastation of the Korean war, now shiny and buzzing. Though it’s not buzzing quite as much as it normally would be. Half the cars have been told to stay at home so as not to clog up the streets and get in the way of important convoys. There have been public information films run on the telly telling Koreans to be on best behaviour and not to jump queues or traffic lights while the big delegations are in town. This is the first G20 to be hosted by Asia and the Koreans don’t want it to go wrong.
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Faisal Islam
Can Cameron bring home the bacon from China?
Our Economics Editor looks at David Cameron’s trade mission to China and asks whether Britain really stands to gain very much in a world where the emerging powers of China and India are increasingly calling the tune.
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Newcastle council to offer 95 per cent mortgages
As councils in Britain face £2bn in savings as a result of the spending review, Nick Martin finds one council offering 95 per cent mortgages to help people onto the housing ladder.
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US midterms: easing the economy amid political gridlock
With the US apparently heading for political gridlock, the attention of the financial markets turns to an anticipated mega injection of cash by the US Federal Reserve, writes Neil MacDonald.
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MI6 chief speaks out on terror threat and torture
The head of MI6, Sir John Sawers, denies that his agents engage in torture. Foreign Affairs Correspondent Jonathan Rugman says the historic speech is an attempt to combat negative media coverage.
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Miliband: Government ‘lacks economic plan’
After warning the CBI that Britain risks “sleepwalking” back into economic ruin, Labour leader Ed Miliband tells Channel 4 News the Coalition is gambling with growth and jobs.
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Cameron reassures business and pledges UK growth
In his first speech to the CBI as Prime Minister, David Cameron promises to boost the economy and replace jobs lost in public spending cuts – but businesses remain anxious, Cathy Newman finds out.
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Is housing market headed for profound change?
The Conservative party is quietly redefining home ownership, writes Gaby Hinsliff, in a way which could help first time buyers but hit those relying on rising house prices to fund their lifestyles.
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University tuition fees set for huge rise
Graduates face paying thousands more for degrees under proposals published today – and Business Secretary Vince Cable tells Gary Gibbon many courses will cease to receive government subsidies.
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Faisal Islam
How buy-to-let was bailed out, is back, and may be bad for Britain
The buy-to-let property market is back, thanks to the bailed out banks – but it comes at a price and there will be winners and losers, writes Economics Editor Faisal Islam.
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How buy-to-let is back
The buy-to-let property market is back, thanks to the taxpayer. But there is a backlash against it, as Channel 4 News Economics Editor Faisal Islam discovers.
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Halifax reveals 3.6 per cent house price fall
Halifax reveals house prices slumped by 3.6 per cent in September in a major jolt to the housing market, which Channel 4 News Economics Editor Faisal Islam says is a “monster figure”.
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Oliver Stone calls for ‘capitalism in moderation’
As Gordon Gekko returns to the big screen in Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, director Oliver Stone tells Stephanie West that capitalism has to be “regulated and moderated”.
