Brown warned over £11bn black hole
Press Review 27 January 2005
The chancellor will have to raise £11 billion a year extra in taxes if he is to avoid breaking his own rules on public debt and borrowing, according to respected independent analysts.
Ulster's economy in 'slowdown'
News Article 18 January 2005
Northern Ireland's economy is slowing down and needs urgent government action, according to a new study.
Chancellor warned on spending by IMF
News Article 22 December 2004
Gordon Brown has been warned to curb public spending by the International Monetary Fund.
Gloom on future of economy
Press Review 13 December 2004
An Ernst and Young survey of some of Britain's fastest growing companies has found that only 32 per cent think Britain has a more enterprising culture now than it did five years ago.
Bank issues debt warning
Press Review 13 December 2004
Soaring debt and the rise in credit card borrowing significantally threaten Britain's future financial stability, the Bank of England warns today.
UK given dual economy warning
Press Review 1 December 2004
The Paris-based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development's latest assessment of the British economy makes grim reading for the chancellor.
Draft Company Law Reform Bill (2004/05 Session)
Legislation 23 November 2004
The UK-wide Bill is intended to implement the recommendations of the Independent Company Law Review (CLR) in the light of the government response provided by the white paper “Modernising Company Law” in July 2002.
