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Head of government’s financial watchdog issues stinging rebuke of its economic plan
The Tories' 2017 election mantra just received another kicking.
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Alex Salmond’s oil dream goes bust
Alex Salmond’s dream of an independent Scotland based on North Sea oil revenue to keep it afloat was dealt a fresh blow last night as new research by the Office for Budget Responsibility showed the extent of decline in revenue from North Sea oil taxes.
OBR still betting on booming fixed investment to boost long-run growth
Autumn statement 2012: The OBR is still betting on booming fixed investment to boost long-run growth.
Osborne needs a new fiscal rule
Ahead of Wednesday's autumn statement, IPPR chief economist Tony Dolphin argues now is the time for chancellor George Osborne to change his fiscal rules.
OBR chief: “No evidence” Osborne’s 50p tax cut will promote growth
OBR chair Robert Chote today said there was no evidence George Osborne's flagship cutting of the 50p top rate of tax in the budget will promote growth.
Is Osborne leading us to a double- or triple-dip?
In the wake of the OECD’s forecast the UK will experience a double-dip recession, the question now is whether or not we are experiencing a triple-dip.