This disaster began years before the credit crunch
Britain is in a financial mess because of a spending binge that stretches back to 2002, says Jeff Randall
14 Jan 2010
World at 'significant' risk of second financial crisis
There is now more than a one-in-five chance of another asset price bubble implosion costing the world more than £1 trillion, warns key report.
14 Jan 2010
Roger Bootle
Roger Bootle is one of the City's leading economists. In his column he sheds light on how the UK and world economies are performing and the challenges facing the world's policymakers.
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Financial problems are easily solvable, provided recession is conquered
If you read some of the more excitable commentators, you would think that the UK is in danger of going bankrupt.
10 Jan 2010
There are tough times ahead but my money's on a resurgent UK
In economic terms, 2009 was one of the most calamitous years in the nation's history. I suppose it is fitting that forecasters should have shared in this misery, professionally as well as personally.
03 Jan 2010
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