Tag Archives: Economic policy

Government’s ‘bonfire of the quangos’ plan will cost as much as it saves

Exclusive: Private papers reveal multi-billion pound bill to close up to 180 quangos – and savings might not be felt for 10 years Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Spending review 2010: living with the cuts

Tomorrow George Osborne will finally set out his plans to slash £83bn from government spending. John Harris talked to those who have already felt the sharp blade of the axe Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Housing benefit cap plan will backfire, ministers told

Experts say benefits bill will rise as result of move while London mayor Boris Johnson warns of ‘social cleansing’ Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment