Adam Smith’s arguments for accessible, universal, quality education could be applied to address the UK skills shortage.
- Principal and Vice Chancellor, University of Glasgow
Transitory or persistent? That’s still the big question facing central bankers over inflation.
The UK government has unveiled its latest package of support measures for businesses and employees, but it’s only part of what should be prioritised.
There is no magic money tree in economics – whatever money is spent must be paid back later.
The new coalition’s spending plans will ramp up Italy’s annual budget by over €100 billion a year.
Immigration targets are based on a lack of understanding of the UK’s labour needs and could seriously damage the economy.
Nearly six months on from the UK’s shock vote, there looks very little room for manoeuvre in negotiations.
There is good reason to fear Brexit, but voting to stay in the EU is also a chance to restore the vision of the founding fathers.
With the economic dashboard flashing red, here’s the route to safety.
If Westminster and Holyrood don’t do the right deal over the Scotland Bill, here’s why they will be storing up more trouble for the future.
Greece’s ‘accidental economist’ speaks to the UK’s leading minds on Syriza, the troika, and whether he’s just a little over-exposed.
A punitive deal which makes life hard for the Greek people and which sets dangerous precedents for the eurozone.
The Greek rejection of the bailout means it’s time to brace ourselves: Grexit is now an 80% probability.
Would the eurozone redesign its flawed system in the wake of a Grexit?
Only one thing is certain in the titanic struggle over Greek debt and the future of the Euro.
The former Lib Dem leader remembered as anti-war orator and master communicator with a gift for relating to his audience.
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