30/08/2008
Darling: Economy at 60-year low, but I can turn it round
Britain's economic circumstances "are arguably the worst they've been in 60 years," and they are going to get worse, the Chancellor, Alistair Darling, said last night. In a sombre assessment of Labour's predicament, Mr Darling appeared to give the Government a deadline of one year to turn itself around in front of an electorate that is "pissed off". He added: "We've got our work cut out."
Freeze on stamp duty 'would not kick-start economy'
Calls for home-buyers to benefit from a cut in stamp duty to revive the flagging housing market may be rejected by the Government.
Darling may opt for 'part buy' scheme over stamp duty freeze
Calls for home-buyers to benefit from a cut in stamp duty to revive the flagging housing market may be rejected by the Government.
Johnson warns of climate threat to London
Climate change could seriously threaten quality of life in London and the capital's position as a leading world city, Mayor Boris Johnson has warned today.
Carers 'should receive more financial help'
The benefits system for unpaid carers is outdated and the Government should provide extra financial help to support them, MPs said today.
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