11:58am

First-time buyers at five-year high

Total of loans advanced in December rises 3%

10:15am

UK inflation unchanged at 2.7%

Price rises have been above target for over three years

From WORLD Feb 11, 2013

Scotland may seek currency union with UK

Economists suggest keeping the pound in the event of independence

Mark Carney incoming bank of england governor ©Reuters Feb 10, 2013

Carney not expected to make sudden change

Impact on economy likely to be ‘evolution, not revolution’

A general view of the Tyne Bridge through the Millennium Bridge as the city of Newcastle ©Getty Feb 10, 2013

Private sector helps spur jobs growth

Northeast job creation rate over five times national average

Undercover Economist from COMMENT Feb 8, 2013

A terrific windfall for the big spenders

Kuwait’s debt plan illustrates oil’s mixed blessings, says Tim Harford

From WORLD Feb 8, 2013

UK construction sector halts decline

Private housing helps industry grow 0.9% in final quarter

From WORLD Feb 8, 2013

Mayor urged to keep London fire stations open

Planned £48m budget cut would lead to closure of 12 outlets across the capital

Feb 8, 2013

Demand for workers picks up

More competition for skilled employees pushes up starting salaries

From WORLD Feb 8, 2013

MPs attack ‘poor’ decisions on claimants

Department accused of wrongly assessing fitness to work

From WORLD Feb 7, 2013

Carney calls for debate on inflation target

Move draws contrast with bank’s philosophy of past 20 years

Feb 7, 2013

Carney charms MPs in first big test

Canadian wins over some sceptical Labour members

Feb 7, 2013

Inquisitors praise ‘impressive’ performance

Man chosen to lead Bank of England described as calm and courteous

Martin Wolf from COMMENT Feb 7, 2013

A case to reset basis of monetary policy

The current regime is meant to stabilise inflation and help stabilise the economy. It has failed

Feb 7, 2013

Home loan boom fails to lift ownership

Young more likely to rent than buy

From MARKETS Feb 7, 2013

Europe derivatives trading vote called off

Move avoids potential delay to reform following EC pressure

Feb 7, 2013

MPC holds line on QE and rates

No change despite pressure from chancellor to ease policy

Feb 7, 2013

Data point to Britain’s economic pick-up

Trade and output figures for UK show improvement late last year

From COMPANIES Feb 7, 2013

Investors propose executive pay guidelines

NAPF seeks ‘skin in the game’ requirement

Feb 6, 2013

Graduates with just one degree losing out

Job market sees surge in postgraduate qualifications

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