Britain’s debt timebomb is about to explode – and politicians are too timid to defuse it
Other countries with debt limits have a similar story to tell. Denmark, for instance, has managed to avoid brinkmanship by...
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House building red tape is holding back entire economy, warns Berkeley chief
Mr Perrins has long called for an overhaul of planning rules to boost the housing sector. Berkeley Group specialises on...
Bank of England warns private credit poses threat to financial stability
Sarah Breeden, the Bank’s deputy governor with responsibility for financial stability, said risky corporate lending “is a business model that...
Qatar slashes stake in Barclays amid turnaround push at the bank
The Qatari sell-down comes at a bleak time for the global banking sector. Rating agency Moody’s on Monday issued a...
The collapse of a London law firm accused of £66m fraud
A fortnight ago, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) arrested seven individuals in dawn raids in connection with £66m of client...
Banks face £7bn bill from collapse of Selfridges shareholder Signa
Some of Europe’s biggest banks are facing steep losses after lending billions of euros to Austrian billionaire Rene Benko’s property...
Can Britain escape its addiction to immigration – and thrive?
His reading of surveys suggests that despite (or perhaps because of) migration hitting record highs, more Britons than ever before...
Bank of England digital currency raises risk of bank runs, warn MPs
The Bank of England’s plans to introduce a digital pound could increase the risk of bank runs, MPs have warned.A...
I am just being real about the economy, says Andrew Bailey
Mr Bailey has previously warned that the “last mile” on bringing price rises down was likely to be the hardest....
Lord Cameron under pressure to release £2.34bn funds from Chelsea sale
“The unilateral declaration can be withdrawn at any time,” explained Penrose. “This is a former Prime Minister who had increased...
