If you missed last nights live debate between Alistair Darling, George Osborne and Vince Cable then don't panic - you can view it for another 29 days on Channel 4's website!Tuesday 30 March 2010
Ask the Chancellors.
If you missed last nights live debate between Alistair Darling, George Osborne and Vince Cable then don't panic - you can view it for another 29 days on Channel 4's website!
Philip David Gray Memorial Lecture
The powerpoint presentation from our annual Philip David Gray memorial lecture is now available to download from the Learning Gateway under General > Pupil Resources.Download presentation here...
Wednesday 24 March 2010
Main points from Budget 2010
Here are the main points from today's budget. More opinion and analysis to follow.
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Tuesday 23 March 2010
Budget 2010 - The Economic Challenge
The Chancellor faces a big challenge tomorrow when he announces his budget. On the one hand he is faced with a fragile economy that is perhaps not strong enough to achieve steady growth without government support. On the other hand, he faces jittery markets, calling for fiscal prudence to avert a downgrading of Britain's credit rating... or worse, a run on the pound. As if this wasn't enough to worry about, there's also the small matter of an impending election. Watch this space.Monday 15 March 2010
Wednesday 10 March 2010
UK Trade Deficit Widens, despite weakened pound.
Many economists are hoping that the fall in sterling since the start of the recession will help reduce the current account deficit, particularly in the trade of goods. However, the latest figures are a harsh reminder that it is not that simple - the UK must also have products that are worth exporting!Tuesday 9 March 2010
Monday 8 March 2010
The merits of a weak pound
Good article from the Times on why a weaker pound is a reason to be cheerful. Particular reference is made to Japan's experience of a strong currency by weak growth.Warning on growth forecasts.
The British Chambers of Commerce body has warned against over optimistic growth projections for the UK economy.Britain's debt bombshell
Check out this rolling counter of Britain's national debt - quite scary!
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Tuesday 2 March 2010
Video: The falling pound.
Excellent BBC news piece on the budget deficit, prospects of a hung parliament and what all this means for the value of sterling.watch film...
Read Paul Mason's blog entry on sterling panic:
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Who owns the UK debt?
Government debt is a hot topic this year, but who has funded the latest splurge of national borrowing? This article from the BBC sheds some light.
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