George Osborne

Governor Mark Carney welcomes review which could see BoE apply tighter leverage ratio rules than Basel demands.

Chancellor's move to adopt Labour's policy on Wonga culture costs designed to neutralise Opposition.

Capital black hole and 'Crystal Methodist' Paul Flowers scandal has threatened bank's existence.

Detectives questioned Methodist minister from 1 am to 5 pm on 22 November.

Treasury backs probe as Labour, which has close links to Co-op, warns of 'Trojan horse for party political attack'.

ONS reports smaller deficit despite extra borrowing because of Royal Mail shares sale.

Chancellor refuses to confirm whether government plans new tax.

Slack exports growth to make Osborne unlikely to meet target by 2020 as hoped.

Chancellor agrees deal that sees Cayman Islands share account information of UK taxpayers with money in safe haven.

October's Markit/CIPS UK service sector PMI hits fastest pace of growth since May 1997.

ICAEW forecasts 1.3% growth in fourth quarter for UK economy, putting it ahead of Western rivals.

Osborne refuses to confirm or deny the new capital gains tax on foreign property investors.

Labour's Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls says party will scrutinise George Osborne's plans for the future of RBS

October's Markit/CIPS PMI survey for UK manufacturing shows sector continuing strong growth at start of Q4.

IBTimes UK takes a look at what the analysts say about the hiving off of toxic assets within RBS

Partner at private wealth group Saffery Champness says it could have a harmful effect on the UK economy

UK Chancellor Osborne insists that 'eventually, we will get our money back' on RBS.

Bank of England research supports George Osborne's call for continuing austerity to deal with Britain's debts to grow economy

ONS reports UK GDP lifting 0.8% in third quarter as recovery continues.

Ed Clark dismisses talk of acquiring Citizens bank in the US and is quiet about other intentions

Government will not sell its 81% holding in RBS until after next general election, Osborne tells the Daily Telegraph.

HMRC data shows that the government made nearly this amount in price rises alone over past seven years

Chinese investment will be a saving grace but relaxing banking rules could damn the financial system's safety

The UK government says investors will be able to apply for a licence to invest RMB directly into China.

The Chancellor is to announce new measures to help Chinese banks set-up in the UK.

HSBC note cautions that debt-driven consumption still major force behind UK economy.

BCEG says it is honoured to be involved in Manchester Airport's development.

Johnson is on the second day of a six day trade mission to China

Martin spoke to IBTimes UK about his book Making It Happen, which tells the whole story of RBS's near death in 2008.

Supply and demand for household credit is up across the board shows third quarter results