George Osborne
Economics / Markets
Ratings agency Fitch has downgraded the UK to AA+ from AAA, citing a weaker economic and fiscal outlook.
19 April 2013
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Economics / Markets
George Osborne's austerity plan came under attack today from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after it downgraded the outlook for UK growth by more than any other advanced economy.
16 April 2013
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Regulation
The boss of retail banking at Barclays has admitted that 2012 was a "very difficult year" for the bank, and said the decision to release details of staff's £38.5m bonus details on Budget day was a "mistake" but claimed it was not an attempt to bury the...
16 April 2013
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Economics / Markets
Labour's Ed Balls has called on the Chancellor to make a swift economic U-turn following yesterday's Budget speech.
21 March 2013
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ISAs
Plans to allow "zombie" child trust funds (CTFs) to be switched to Junior ISAs could see savers £7,500 better off.
20 March 2013
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Economics / Markets
In a vigorous response to Chancellor George Osborne's 2013 Budget, leader of the opposition Ed Miliband branded it as "a downgraded Budget from a downgraded Chancellor".
20 March 2013
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ISAs
The Government will consult on options for transferring savings held in child trust funds (CTFs) into Junior ISAs.
20 March 2013
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