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An economic riposte in three parts

An economic riposte in three parts

On dealing with the deficit, GDP revisions and hours worked.

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"Eat the Data": three words that spell trouble for the coalition

The recession is only now becoming close and personal.

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The verdict is in – the Chancellor’s austerity measures have failed

The verdict is in – the Chancellor’s austerity measures have failed

George Osborne has been hoisted by his own petard.

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Britain on the brink of a double-dip recession

Britain on the brink of a double-dip recession

GDP fell by 0.2 per cent in the final quarter of 2011.

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Romney’s vulture capitalism, the Balls backlash and more downgrades

Romney’s vulture capitalism, the Balls backlash and more downgrades

David Blanchflower looks at US unemployment, the France downgrade, and why Labour has not reversed its policy.

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Why the UK's £1 trillion debt is no cause for panic

Why the UK's £1 trillion debt is no cause for panic

The national debt has actually been higher for most of the last century.

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Japan's GDP drops further in Q4

Japan's GDP drops further in Q4

Japan's fourth-quarter contraction was twice what analysts had predicted.

No recession but growth only

No recession but growth only "modest", predicts CBI

Household spending will continue to be subdued.

Athens ablaze as Greek MPs pass austerity package

Athens ablaze as Greek MPs pass austerity package

IMF and eurozone insist on further cuts in exchange for £110bn bailout fund.

Budget 2012: 20 minutes in, 1-0 Team Clegg

Budget 2012: 20 minutes in, 1-0 Team Clegg

The Lib Dems are right to identify higher rate pension tax relief as ripe for review.

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