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Debt crisis: as it happened, February 10, 2012
The Greek Government heads for a reshuffle as five cabinet members resign and cast doubt over the implementation of tough austerity measures required to secure a €130bn bailout package, while PM Lucas Papademos warns default would be "uncontrolled chaos".
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Debt crisis: live
The Greek Government heads for a reshuffle as five cabinet members resign and cast doubt over the implementation of tough austerity measures required to secure a €130bn bailout package, while PM Lucas Papademos warns default would be "uncontrolled chaos".
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Bank of England's £50bn QE puts Britain in 'better position than Germany'
Ratings agency Fitch gave its seal of approval to the Bank of England's decision to inject fresh stimulus into the economy, saying it put the UK in a better budgetary position than both France and Germany.
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Spain introduces sweeping labour reforms to fight joblessness
Spain's new conservative government has passed a range of sweeping labour reforms it hopes will "mark a before and after" in a country that has the highest jobless rate in the developed world.
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Violence erupts as Greek unions begin 48 hour strike - in pictures
Violence has broken out in Athens as protesters took to the streets to demonstrate against the harsh new austerity measures imposed on the country. Here are some of the latest images from the protests.
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State pays too much to build PFI schools and hospitals, NAO says
The public sector is paying more than it should for schools, hospitals and other infrastructure because of the returns demanded by equity investors, the Government's spending watchdog claims today.
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The Coalition needs to get behind business
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QE: 'Hidden theft' or 'primary tool' for economy?
Opinions were divided after the Bank of England took an ailing economy, a forecast for lower inflation, and plumped for £50bn of further monetary stimulus.
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Bank of England injects £50bn into economy
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Debt crisis and Greek talks: as it happened - February 9, 2012
German finance minister Wolfgang Schäuble warns ahead of a eurozone meeting in Brussels that spending cuts agreed by the Greek coalition leaders do not appear to fulfill bail-out conditions.
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Debt crisis and Greek talks: live
German finance minister Wolfgang Schäuble warns ahead of a eurozone meeting in Brussels that spending cuts agreed by the Greek coalition leaders do not appear to fulfill bail-out conditions.
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David Cameron: Quantitative easing 'is the right answer for the UK'
Prime Minister David Cameron says the Bank of England's decision to inject £50bn into Britain's stuttering economy is the right one.
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BoE's £50bn stimulus: reaction
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Bank of England restarts QE with £50bn stimulus
Rate setters expected to unveil a further £50bn of QE and hold rates.
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UK boost from trade and manufacturing
Britain's trade performance improved markedly in December and manufacturing output rose at a stronger than expected rate, boosting hopes that the UK may avoid recession.
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China inflation lifted by Lunar New Year splurge
China's annual inflation rate hit 4.5pc in January, the highest level in three months, after consumers splashed out on food and gifts over the Lunar New Year holiday.
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Bank of England poised to restart QE stimulus
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Greek austerity and reform measures: factbox
Greek leaders failed to sign off on a tough reform and austerity programme on Wednesday night. Here are some details of what has been agreed by the party chiefs and officials of the European Union and International Monetary Fund.
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The Bottom Line:If Mr Cable has his way...
"If Mr Cable had his way, all the big banks would be broken up and bonuses would be virtually eliminated - a sure-fire way in my view of guaranteeing an end to the UK’s ability to compete as an international financial centre. Let’s not forget that this is a man who is on record as saying that everyone who works in a bank has an ‘aristocratic lifestyle’ clearly demonstrating his lack of understanding of the sector." A tough line on bankers’ bonuses could make a brain drain of financial talent a distinct possibility, warns Paul Marsden. Read more