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Confirmed: Double-dip recession even worse than feared
Britain's economy shrunk more quickly than expected in the first quarter of 2011, in a setback to pundits who had doubted whether the UK really was suffering a double-dip recession.
Double-dip doubted as Balls slams austerity
Recession woes: Coalition won't budge despite new poll low
Double-dip: Britain back in recession
Must try harder: £35bn remains in uncollected tax
HMRC has failed to collect £35 billion in tax, partly due to the fact it has laid off staff responsible for collecting the money.
Beecroft stings 'socialist' Cable
No 10 adviser Adrian Beecroft has launched a stinging attack on Vince Cable after his proposals to scrap unfair dismissal were vetoed by the Liberal Democrats.
Carry on cutting: IMF backs UK's spending cuts 'credibility'
The coalition's deficit reduction plan has received a strong endorsement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Cameron gazes into the eurozone abyss
David Cameron has voiced the possibility of the eurozone falling apart, just days after George Osborne warned speculation about Greece was damaging Europe.
Downgraded growth overshadows falling unemployment
The Bank of England has downgraded Britain's 2012 growth forecast, cancelling out good news on unemployment figures for the coalition.
'Resistance is futile': Another big pensions strike, but ministers won't give way
Hundreds of thousands of public sector workers are walking out once again over their pensions, but the government says further resistance is futile.
'Misery and fear' for elderly and disabled without reform
Britain's struggling social care system needs urgent change to save elderly and disabled people from a "vicious circle", campaigners say.
Osborne ready for relaunch after admitting Budget 2012 'regrets'
Chancellor George Osborne says the government will be "100%" focused on the economy after last week's bruising election results.
MoD firefighters to go on strike
Bases handling flights to and from Afghanistan will function on a skeleton staff next week, when Ministry of Defence (MoD) firefighters join strikes against pension changes.
Mea culpa? Mervyn King admits financial crisis mistakes
The governor of the Bank of England has finally admitted he bears some responsibility for failing to see the signs of a financial crisis.
Cardinal slams 'immoral' PM over Robin Hood tax
Protecting the City while neglecting Britain's struggling families is "immoral", according to Scotland's senior Catholic.
Recession woes: Coalition won't budge despite new poll low
David Cameron is refusing to revert to a 'plan B' despite the double-dip recession and a new polling setback for his party.
Nearly 32% of shareholders reject Barclays pay deal
Barclays bank faced outrage from its shareholders at its annual general meeting today, with close to 27% voting against executives' pay.
Double-dip doubted as Balls slams austerity
Economists are questioning whether Britain is really in a double-dip recession, as Labour makes the most of yesterday's news.
Double-dip: Britain back in recession
The UK economy shrunk by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2012, meaning the much-feared double-dip recession is now a reality.
Glimmer of light: Unemployment falls slightly
Unemployment fell marginally in the first three months of the year, figures out today have shown, in a boost to the coalition.
Labour seeks Commons vote on 50p tax rate decision
Labour will try to reverse George Osborne's decision to cut the top rate of income tax today, as it appeals to Tories and Liberal Democrats to reject their own Budget.
Final nail: MPs launch stinging attack on Budget 2012
The Treasury committee hammered the final nail into the coffin of Budget 2012 this morning with a highly critical report raising serious concerns about the document.
Factories hit hardest by UK's four-year slump
Britain's manufacturing sector has suffered the most since the eve of the recession, according to analysis by the Trades Union Congress (TUC).
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