A fundamental reshaping of the global insurance market moved a step closer on Saturday. According to the old adage, we are supposed to beware Greeks bearing gifts. We now learn that we also have to beware Greeks seeking them. This crisis is the first clear expression of a problem present at the foundation of the euro. 14 Feb 2010 Finally, a glimpse of George Osborne's backbone. Last Wednesday, the shadow chancellor gave a pretty decent Mais Lecture. 27 Feb 2010 For almost 18 months now, the UK has responded to sub-prime by taking what technocrats might call an "exceptional policy stance". The fiscal and monetary measures implemented in our name have been wildly expansionary. 20 Feb 2010 The head of Germany's debt agency has warned that Greek withdrawal from the euro would have calamitous effects and destroy Europe's monetary union, a prospect that leaves Berlin with little choice other backing an EU rescue plan. 25 Feb 2010 Robert Stheeman says investors have enough faith in UK to keep buying gilts even if there is a hung Parliament. 25 Feb 2010 Greece has damaged its chances of an EU bail-out by lashing out at Germany over war-time atrocities and accusing Italy of cooking its books. 24 Feb 2010 A blizzard of bad data from France, Germany, and Italy have raised concerns that Europe's fragile recovery is stalling already, with mounting risks of a double-dip recession this year. 24 Feb 2010Prudential plans new world order
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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The current Greek crisis is merely act one of a much wider tragedy
Liam Halligan
Liam Halligan's column tackles head on the key issues facing the British and global economy.
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George Osborne sets the right tone but the country needs to see the real plan
We've got to see sense on the dangers of reckless borrowing
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard has covered world politics and economics for a quarter century, based in Europe, the US, and Latin America. He joined the Telegraph in 1991, serving as Washington correspondent and later Europe correspondent in Brussels. He is now International Business Editor in London.
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Germany debt chief hints at Greek rescue
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Sunday, 28 February 2010
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