Crikey

It is a very rare event for the OECD to make a comment about the economy of a member country that does not have at least a wink and a nod of approval from that country’s official representative. More often than not the commentary and forecasts are simply the work of the country’s Treasury/Finance department [...]

Customers with large deposits have started withdrawing cash from Santander branches in the UK, the Spanish owned bank has admitted, as it tried to reassure concerned members of the public that their money is safe. London’s Daily Telegraph reports that the high street bank also saw an increase in enquiries by worried savers to its call [...]

Just a little something else to factor in when considering what’s happening with the Euro. In Ireland they are having a referendum on whether to approve the latest version of the fiscal treaty that commits countries to the policy of fiscal austerity. The latest opinion poll suggests there is considerable uncertainty. While there is a [...]

Charging announcement in relation to offences of perverting the course of justice against Rebekah Brooks and others 15/05/2012 Alison Levitt, QC, Principal Legal Advisor to the Director of Public Prosecutions, oversees CPS decision making, and all potential prosecutions, in relation to the ongoing phone hacking investigations and other related matters. Miss Levitt said: “This statement [...]

A small step it may be but it is a step nevertheless. India and Pakistan are about to have their first cricketing contact within India for four years. The Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) has recommended that the Stalkot Stallions, Pakistan’s T20 champion team, be invited to take part in the Champions League [...]