Tuesday, 25 November 2008





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A six-year, £500bn bet on the future

THOSE whom the gods wish to destroy, they first load with debt. Yesterday, Alistair Darling, the Chancellor, loaded the British economy with the highest level of debt ever recorded - a £512 billion mountain, stretching out to 2015. More info...

The Pre-Budget Report: Full coverage

CHANCELLOR Alistair Darling yesterday unveiled his crucial Pre-Budget Report - his attempt to revive the UK's ailing economy. More info...

ALISTAIR Darling yesterday staked £20 billion on bringing the country out of recession, saying the "unprecedented global crisis" required decisive action.
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