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William Keegan: Danny Alexander may object to public spending cuts but it is too late for the Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats have toed the conservative line on austerity for too long and now their supporters are deserting in droves.
Robert Phillips: Nicky Morgan, shake off Ukip political football battle and give education a winning chance
UK education should not be under control of politicians who only chase political or popular agenda.
Osborne's right hand man blasts Tories for 'pandering' to Ukip and seeking 'austerity for ever'
Danny Alexander is the latest senior Liberal Democrat to criticise the party's Coalition partner
Stamp duty stampede: Lawyers paid up to £10,000 to rush through million-plus house sales before midnight
Millionaire's rushed through the deals before stamp duty was raised for them
Stamp duty reform: Sneaky George Osborne gives Tories economic boost before crunch 2015 general election
Osborne's stamp duty changes in Autumn Statement 2014 may help Conservatives to election victory.
George Osborne attacks BBC over 'totally hyperbolic' coverage of government's spending cuts
The Chancellor launched the challenge after tough questioning from John Humphrys.
Labour's Ed Balls backs Osborne's stamp duty cut but warns on VAT hike
Shadow Chancellor says it is a good move and will help those on middle and low incomes.
Autumn Statement 2014: George Osborne must make sure UK deficit reduction remains on track
Statement contains plenty to chew over but the real challenges are yet to come.
William Keegan: Autumn Statement shows folly of George Osborne's savage economic cuts
Osborne's Autumn Statement contained the sort of dull micro-management he once ridiculed Gordon Brown for.
Autumn Statement 2014: Osborne 'torpedoing' Universal Credit by freezing work allowances
Chancellor accused of putting future of flagship welfare scheme in doubt with spending cuts.
UK self-driving car trials to be led by Jaguar Land Rover and Ford
Self-driving car trials begin in four UK cities from 1 January, led by Ford, Jaguar Land Rover and Oxbridge universities
Autumn Statement 2014: UK house builder shares rise on homebuyer friendly stamp duty changes
Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey and Barratt Developments are trading to the upside.
Autumn Statement 2014: George Osborne gives the illusion of Santa but his sack is empty
George Osborne made a tightening of public finances look like a pre-election giveaway.
UK stamp duty reforms help drag Foxtons shares down 44% since floating last year
George Osborne delivered the radical new stamp duty plan in the Autumn Statement 2014.
Autumn Statement 2014: Ed Balls blasts Osborne over 'failure' to balance Britain's books
The Shadow Chancellor made the comments in reaction to the 2014 Autumn Statement.
Autumn Statement 2014: George Osborne unveils £7bn 'Northern Powerhouse' plan
Chancellor announces plans to transform north's road network and cement it as a leader in science.
Autumn Statement 2014: Green campaigners attack Osborne's flight tax and roads plans
Greenpeace scientist condemns '1980s-style road building programme'
Autumn Statement 2014: New UK stamp duty tax rates guide
New tax rules come into force at midnight on 4 December
Autumn Statement 2014: Postgraduates will get access to £10,000 student loans
Chancellor said move will mean more 'bright students from poorer backgrounds' doing further study.
Autumn Statement 2014: Cameron's new roads won't make Britain less congested - they'll just make it uglier
The idea that you can curb congestion by building more roads is an error which could prove very costly.
Autumn Statement 2014: Small business rates relief doubled to £1,500 for 500,000 firms
High-street shops, pubs and cafes to benefit as government announces review into the tax.
Autumn Statement 2014: George Osborne abolishes 55% 'death tax' on unused pension pots
George Osborne made the announcement during the 2014 Autumn Statement.
Autumn Statement 2014: Osborne and Lord Hutton's pension reforms to save £1.3bn a year
The chancellor has committed to 'fully implementing' the reforms set out by Lord Hutton.
Autumn Statement 2014: Osborne keeps fuel duty frozen as oil prices tumble
UK fuel duty is currently 58p per litre for petrol and diesel.
Autumn Statement 2014: George Osborne confirms extra £2bn for NHS
Chancellor says money will support frontline services.
Autumn Statement 2014: Unemployment set to fall to 5.4% next year – OBR
George Osborne also says the OBR estimates the jobless rate will dip to 5.3% in 2016.
Autumn Statement 2014: George Osborne pledges £45m for exporters
The money will support UK exports to emerging markets.
UK government to pay off £1.9bn First World War debt
George Osborne is expected to make the announcement on 3 December.
Autumn Statement 2014: George Osborne will 'launch review' into business rates system
The Confederation of British Industry called on the Chancellor to reform the system.
Autumn Statement 2014: George Osborne gives small firms £900m lending boost
The Chancellor made the announcement ahead of this year's Autumn Statement.