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Darling trashes King's record at Bank; warns new powers a mistake

IFAonline | 05 Sep 2011 | 07:15

Alistair Darling has launched a scathing attack on Mervyn King's governorship of the Bank of England during the financial crisis - and warned the coalition government's decision to hand more power to the institution is a mistake.

Former chancellor of the exchequer Alistair Darling
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Introduce a 99p coin and scrap 'billion': Read the craziest finance petitions

The government’s new e-petition website has caused a stir since it was launched early this month.

IFAonline | 22 Aug 2011 | 08:30
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Blog: Five reasons Brown shouldn't be allowed near IMF

I have long been of the view that when economic historians review the last 20 years they will condemn Gordon Brown as one of the worst Chancellors (and Prime Ministers) we ever had.

IFAonline | 20 May 2011 | 09:15

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Blog: Will Gordon Brown get IMF top job?

With embattled Dominique Strauss-Kahn resigning from the IMF amid rape allegations a vacancy has arisen for the top spot.

IFAonline | 19 May 2011 | 14:20
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Pru to face shareholder revolt - papers

Prudential chairman Harvey McGrath will face a 20% vote against him renewing his role in the company at the group’s AGM on Thursday.

IFAonline | 18 May 2011 | 08:37
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Blair: ‘Venomous’ Brown tried blackmail to shelve Turner reforms

Gordon Brown has been accused of attempting to blackmail Tony Blair into dropping Adair Turner’s revolutionary pension reform proposals.

IFAonline | 01 Sep 2010 | 15:45
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Brown's exit: What the papers say

Gordon Brown yesterday announced his resignation as Prime Minister - but he will not be stepping down for at least five months. "Extraordinary" says the Times, "Sordid" says the Telegraph...

IFAonline | 11 May 2010 | 07:45
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Brown not so sticky

So, Gordon Brown has finally fallen on his sword in a predictable, but dignified speech that came after days of speculation where it became increasingly clear that his position - not just as Prime Minister, but also as leader of the Labour Party - had become untenable.

IFAonline | 10 May 2010 | 17:42
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Election latest: 'Bear with us', says Clegg

Liberal Democrats leader Nick Clegg today told Britain to "bear with us" as his party begins a third day of talks with the Tories about forming a government.

IFAonline | 10 May 2010 | 11:35
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Election latest: What the papers say

David Cameron's Conservatives will resume talks with the Liberal Democrats today about the possibility of forming a government following six hours of negotiations on Sunday.

IFAonline | 10 May 2010 | 08:00
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Cameron makes "big, open" offer to Lib Dems

David Cameron this afternoon made a "big, open and comprehensive" offer to the Liberal Democrats about the possibility of forming a "collaborative" government.

IFAonline | 07 May 2010 | 15:00
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Advisers back "best hope" Tory/Lib Dem pact

IFAs will welcome the new Coalition between David Cameron's Conservatives and Nick Clegg's Liberal Democrats as they believe it is the 'best hope' for a strong government.

IFAonline | 07 May 2010 | 13:10
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UK has first hung parliament since 1974; Clegg backs Tories

Britain has its first hung parliament in decades with the Conservatives the largest party.

IFAonline | 07 May 2010 | 11:30

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