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Andrew Sentance

Arch hawk at the Bank of England with passion for music

Dec 30, 2011

Tenants in severe arrears on rise

Highest level since third quarter of 2008

From UK POLITICS & POLICY Dec 30, 2011

House prices fall for first time in four months

Nationwide reports drop in December

Dec 30, 2011

Tories no friend of Liverpool, says council chief

City again faces 1981 issues, says Labour leader

From UK POLITICS & POLICY Dec 30, 2011

Thatcher retreated to inner cabinet to defeat ‘wets’

1981 archive: trusted few made key decisions

From UK POLITICS & POLICY Dec 30, 2011

Move to massage unemployment data

1981 archive: Howe proposed keeping figure below 3m

From UK BUSINESS Dec 29, 2011

CBI urges economic shift from debt

UK faces tough 2012, says employers’ group

From UK POLITICS & POLICY Dec 28, 2011

Builders scorn Osborne’s infrastructure plan

Move to stimulate economy will make ‘no discernible difference’

From MARKETS Dec 23, 2011

Gilt yields fall on double-dip fears

Government’s long-term borrowing costs hit lowest level since 1890s

Dec 23, 2011

UK economy watch: little festive cheer

2011 was better than expected, but worse is to come

Dec 23, 2011

Drop in services output stokes stagnation fear

UK recovery looks increasingly fragile

Dec 22, 2011

UK third-quarter growth revised up

Data shows economy was static in previous three months

Dec 21, 2011

Rise in tax receipts boosts UK finances

Country borrows less than expected for third month

Dec 21, 2011

Policymakers wait and see on QE

Bank of England rate setters hold steady as they assess monetary easing

Dec 20, 2011

Charity donations defy economic woe

UK rises to fifth in global index of giving

From UK POLITICS & POLICY Dec 20, 2011

Threat of more pension strikes recedes

Some unions still to sign outline agreements

Dec 20, 2011

Moody’s takes shot at UK’s triple A rating

In addition to domestic risks, Britain not immune from euro crisis

From COMPANIES Dec 20, 2011

Thrifty customers keep NatExpress on track

Bus and rail group heads towards meeting 2011 revenue expectations

Dec 20, 2011

Survey offers glimmer of hope for retail sector

First positive result in CBI report since May

Dec 20, 2011

Research suggests ways to avoid financial crises

FSA and Bank of England surveyed range of global strategies

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