2008 Financial Crisis - New Statesman

A slow-burning crisis in which insolvent banks prop up insolvent businesses is a dangerous – and very real – possibility.

By Wolfgang Münchau

With his new book, the FT’s Martin Wolf wants to rescue capitalism. But is it worth saving?

By William Davies

Lax banking regulation has cast a long shadow across the Square Mile.

By Charles Walker

Central banks are being pulled in opposing directions by energy inflation and market instability.

By Helen Thompson

Energy suppliers and banks are in a pinch that looks a lot like 2008.

By Will Dunn

The Labour leader’s hyper-cautious strategy may put him in government, but not in power.

By Rory Scothorne