Paul Mason
Germany irks neighbours, choosing balanced books over growth
In this German town of deserted factories, there is an important lesson in why the government wants balanced books more than growth.
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Future of Credit Suisse hangs in the balance amid UBS takeover talks
The hours between markets closing on Friday and Monday are the opportunity for major financial moves that would otherwise cause market chaos.
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Grenfell towers: is there a political price to pay?
The London Mayor Sadiq Khan has declared that the entire leadership at Kensington and Chelsea council should consider their positions – saying there was “not a chance in hell” that residents would have “the semblance of confidence” in them. The council’s chief executive has already quit – but are those with political power accepting their…
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House prices on the rise in August – again
New Nationwide figures show that house prices are continuing to rise and the British Chambers of Commerce raises its GDP estimate, amid claims that economic growth is gaining pace.
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Will rising house prices hit first-time buyers?
House prices are rising at their fastest since the 2006 peak, according to new figures. But is this good news for people trying to get onto the property ladder?
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Cameron ditches minimum alcohol prices amid lobbying claims
As the government shelves plans for a minimum unit price for alcohol amid claims of lobbying, a Tory MP says that she fears “public health has been downgraded.”
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‘Significant step forward’ towards milk price agreement
Dairy farmers say they have made a “significant step forward” in agreeing a new code of practice with processors to tackle historically low milk prices.
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Obama’s healthcare law – and his legacy – in the balance
The US Supreme Court is poised to decide if President Obama’s flagship healthcare law is unconstitutional – a landmark ruling which will have a huge impact on the country’s political future.
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50 per cent fall in Spanish house prices threatens eurozone
Europe is threatened by an acute crisis in Spain’s banking system and predictions seen by Channel 4 News suggest a 50 per cent fall in house prices could force Spain to seek an international bailout.
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Price of a first class stamp rising to 60p
Small businesses are at risk of being driven to the wall by yet another rise, they say, after Royal Mail announces a stamp price hike. Stockpiling stamps is just one option being considered.
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‘We have paid a price – a very heavy price’
Home Affairs Correspondent Simon Israel writes on the financial and emotional cost of the Stephen Lawrence murder investigation.
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Faisal Islam
Balance Sheet Recession: Is this the Japanese lost decade malaise?
Looking at the stock market over the past year, all you see is a money-printing asset price boom lasting 9 months that disappeared when QE stopped. It was a fake recovery. A sugar high.
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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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China's protesting workers will mean higher prices in the west
With inflation running high, the cheap migrant workers China uses to produce cheap electronics and shiny handbags are now demanding more money, blogs John Sparks. And they not only want better pay – they are also more likely to take to the streets.
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Osborne at G20: ‘Britain was overpriced’
As George Osborne meets the world’s 20 most powerful finance ministers in Paris, he tells Channel 4 News that British households are suffering as a crucial rebalancing of the economy takes place.
