Monday 30 August 2010

House Prices Have Nowhere to Go But Down


First time buyers are still unable to get on the property ladder and it is driving the house prices down.


Read the artilce here... to find out the problems that this may cause.

Economics at University




Friday 27 August 2010

Some Good News At Last!


The economy grew more than previously thought in the second quarter of 2010.

Read the article here...

The Banking Sector is Getting More Stressful...

The results of recent stress tests on banks have been announced and some European Union banks have failed.

A second credit crisis may have disasterous effects on the economy if further financial institutions cannot cope.

Read more...

Thursday 26 August 2010

Budget Will Hit Poorest Families Hardest


IFS announce that tax changes are 'regressive' so poorer families will be worse off.

Banks to Pay the Cost of Future Crisis


Draft laws being proposed to impose a levy on banks that will cover the cost of future banking crises.
Read more here...

Up in Smoke... an end to State Subsidised Smoking!


Cuba to end subsidised smoking for the elderly!

Wednesday 25 August 2010

The Road to Recession... and Recovery


The fall and rise of the UK Economy.


The UK recession is finally over.


Fear of a Double-dip Recession Continues


US home sales have plummeted 27% last month fuelling fears of a double-dip recession.


Tuesday 24 August 2010

The Inflation Story...


This is an excellent article containing inflation data compiled and edited by the Guardian.




Tuesday 17 August 2010

UCAS & OXBRIDGE ADVICE


Up-to-date advice for Oxbridge candidates.
Click on the image to access the webpage.

UK Macroeconomy in 2010


All the key facts you need to know about the UK economy in 2010.


UK Debt Bombshell


It's ours... It's real... and we have to pay it back!

Read this article to find out how Britain owes more than £900 bn.