Introduction To say that George Osborne faced a difficult task when he stood up to deliver his Budget speech on 20th March 2013 was one of the year’s major understatements. Both economically and politically, the backdrop to his Budget was bleak, particularly with an increase of 48,000 in youth unemployment announced barely three hours before […]
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has launched an investigation into the £15bn annuity market, prompting criticism that the City watchdog has taken so long to act. It is estimated that a thorough investigation into retirement income payouts with consequent regulation and actions within the industry, and clear advice to consumers, could benefit pensioners by £1bn […]
Introduction Politics seems to impact more and more on economics – and somehow, always at the end of the month. December ended with the last minute deal which averted the Fiscal Cliff in the US; January with Spanish premier Mariano Rajoy denying allegations of secret payments and at the end of February there were yet […]
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