George Osborne denies Ed Balls’ accusations that his plan has failed
Chancellor defends plans after forecasts suggest public sector job losses would total 710,000 |
Autumn statement: the rest of the package
Action promised on tax avoidance, high-speed internet, science investment and small businesses |
George Osborne announces major rail and road projects in autumn statement
Chancellor gives green signal to 35 new transport schemes as part of a national infrastructure plan to revitalise UK’s economy |
Britain to cut £1bn from foreign budget over next three years
Chancellor George Osborne says UK will stick to commitments made to poorest in world but will cut budget by £1.164bn |
Public sector to foot bill for George Osborne’s growth plan
Chancellor warns there will be six years of austerity ahead |
Bank levy news hits Lloyds and other banks but FTSE 100 little changed by autumn statement
Banks lead fallers after George Osborne raises bank levy from January |
James Murdoch survives bid to oust him from BSkyB board
James Murdoch reappointed as BSkyB chairman, despite a third of independent shareholders voting against him |
Elderly home care failures breach human rights, report finds
Equality and Human Rights Commission says elderly people face unchecked ‘ageism’ from council-funded home care |
