Birmingham Mail - Tag - george osborne

UK Government debt smashes through £1 trillion barrier despite big fall in borrowing

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

The Government's debt has smashed through the £1 trillion barrier for the first time despite a bigger-than-expected fall in borrowing in December, figures revealed today.

London Mayor Boris Johnson: David Cameron 'getting interested' in new Thames airport plan

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:50:00 GMT

The Government is getting "increasingly interested" in the idea of a new airport in the Thames Estuary, London mayor Boris Johnson said today.

Chancelleor George Osborne: We are doing everything we can to avoid new UK recession

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:32:00 GMT

Chancellor George Osborne insisted today the Government was doing everything possible to "weather the storm" as economic forecasters warned the UK is likely to be already in recession.

David Cameron calls for tougher action on tax avoidance at big companies

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:41:00 GMT

David Cameron called today for a tougher approach to large companies who use "fancy corporate lawyers" to "endlessly reduce" their tax bills.

Green light for 40,000 jobs boost in Birmingham

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

PLANS to create 40,000 new jobs and make Birmingham a hub for the creative industries and financial services have been given the green light.

Midland unions blast George Osborne's Budget

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:00:00 GMT

ANGRY Midland union chiefs accused George Osborne of favouring his “friends” in the City at the expense of ordinary families.

Budget 2011: Join our live coverage

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT

This week’s Budget is an opportunity for George Osborne to demonstrate that the coalition Government is not just about fiscal austerity but also about fostering sustainable growth.

Chancellor Osborne backs London to Birmingham high-speed rail link

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:00:00 GMT

THE £18 billion London to Birmingham high-speed rail link will go ahead despite public sector cuts – and “change the economic geography” of Britain, Chancellor George Osborne said.

Chancellor George Osborne praises Jaguar Land Rover during factory tour

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT

BUOYANT Jaguar Land Rover, which roared dramatically back into the black last year, is a “shining example” of British enterprise at its best.

Five per cent pay rise sought for West Midland bus drivers

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:01:00 GMT

UNIONS are pressing for a five per cent increase for 3,750 bus drivers across the West Midlands – and improved sickness and pension terms for lower-paid employees.