David Cameron

Oxfam says lost tax revenue could solve extreme global poverty twice over

Oxfam says stopping tax evasion could end poverty twice over

A new report by Oxfam is calling on the UK to back up tough talk on global tax evasion with effective action and states that more than one third of money in tax havens is in bank accounts on UK territory.

George Osborne has announced details of the government's next spending review

Government announce next spending review will be June 26th

The coalition has announced that the next spending review will be on June 26th 2013 and it is likely that further spending cuts and tax changes will be announced.

David Cameron has criticised EU banking reforms

PM says City will be unfairly hit by EU plans to cap bonuses

The Prime Minister, David Cameron and the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson have condemned EU plans to limit banker bonuses to 2x annual salary, saying the UK will be unfairly hit.

David Cameron said the deficit must be cut "further and faster"

Cameron: UK must cut "further and faster" but no word on growth

The Prime Minister, David Cameron, defended the government's economic record in parliament today and said the UK must cut "further and faster".

The coalition is considering offering taxpayers a pre-election sweetener

RBS plans share sale before next election

The coalition government is considering offering taxpayers a £300 - £400 share windfall from the taxpayer-owned bank aherad of the next General Election.

Energy bills are set to be revamped to be clearer

Ofgem energy reforms need to be extended to small businesses

Ofgem has launched a government-backed initiative which will limit the number of energy tariffs available and force firms to tell you if you can get a better deal.

The European Union has agreed budget cuts for first time in its history

EU agrees deal to cut budget for first time in 56 years

After 25 hours of negotiations the European Union has agreed a deal to cut its annual budget for the first time in its 56-year history.

Osborne needs to shift emphasis from austerity, says IMF chief

The Chief Economist at the International Monetary Fund, Oliver Blanchard says that George Osborne should use the budget in March to change tack from austerity to growth.

Cameron attends an EU summit on banking union today

City of London separated from European banking union rules

European finance ministers have agreed to two votes on European banking union, one for those in the European banking union and one for banks that are not.

David Cameron has been criticised for his intervention into energy policy

Government energy plans are a "mistake" say consumer groups

David Caneron's plans to force energy firms to offer the cheapest tariffs has been described as a mistake that will undermine competition by consumer groups.

David Cameron is considering other options rather than the flat rate state pension

Cameron calls for review of flat rate state pension plans

David Cameron is considering changing his mind on the flat rate pension, a plan that was widely praised for abolishing means testing and simplifying the pensions system.

David Cameron has promised to show fighting spirit to help rebuild the economy

Cameron to announce new policies to boost the economy

Both the Prime Minister, David Cameron and the Chancellor, George Osborne have vowed to "cut through the dither" and implement specific policies to boost the economy.

George Osborne is under pressure as the economy falters

GDP figures could lead to loss of UK's triple-A rating

Official data showed that the UK economy shrank by 0.7 per cent in the second quarter and this could lead to the UK losing its cherished triple-A credit rating.

What did the regulators know at the time of the Libor manipulation?

Comment: What did the regulators know about Libor fixing?

A full judicial review must be put in place to investigate the banking sector and it must be made clear what regulators knew at the time of the Libor fixing, says Ben Salisbury

David Cameron has announced a parliamentary review into the banking sector

Government announces two inquiries into banking sector

David Cameron has announced a review into the banking industry and George Osborne has announced a review into the Libor scandal but Labour says they should be independent of politicians and bankers.

David Cameron has announced a review into the Libor system

Cameron orders rapid review into Libor and interbank lending

The government has announced that it is to launch an independent review into how the Libor inter-bank lending rate works and what its future is following the Barclays scandal.

David Cameron has suggested that housing benefit could be cut for the under-25's

Cameron calls for housing benefit for under 25's to be cut

In an interview with the Mail On Sunday, the Prime Minister, David Cameron has said that housing benefit for under 25's could be cut.

Jimmy Carr has been criticised for using a legal tax avoidance scheme

Jimmy Carr faces backlash over K2 tax avoidance scheme

Comedian Jimmy Carr has had to pull out of the entirely legal K2 tax avoidance scheme after being criticised by many sources for actions undertaken by thousands.

David Cameron is preparing contingency plans for the UK in the event of the collapse of the euro

Cameron leads UK contingency talks over euro debt crisis

David Cameron met with senior officials yesterday to discuss how the UK would respond to a collapse of the single currency.

Another European summit has ended with no agreement on how to tackle the debt crisis

The end looks nigh for Greece as euro summit ends in stalemate

The 18th European summit since David Cameron became Prime minister ended in stalemate and governments are increasingly looking to plan B and the exit of Greece from the euro.

George Osborne has issued a stark warning to the eurozone

Osborne admits to contingency plans in case of euro collapse

Both the Chancellor, George Osborne and the Prime Minister, David Cameron have admitted that plans are being drawn up to deal with a potential collapse of the euro.

Cameron: Eurozone at crossroads - It has to make up or break up

In a speech to business leaders in Manchester today, David Cameron vowed to do whatever it takes to “keep Britain safe” in the event of a Eurozone break-up.

The Queen outlined the government's legislative programme for the next 12 months

Queen's Speech: Banking Reform Bill could signal end of free banking

The government outlined its plans for the next 12 months in the Queen's Speech today including a new banking reform bill that will separate retail and investment banking operations.

Sir Martin Sorrell believes the government needs to come up with a clear plan for economic growth

Sorrell says government "has no credible plan for growth"

One of the UK's top businessmen, Sir Martin Sorrell, who has backed the government, says the Prime Minister needs to offer clearer policies and a credible plan for economic growth.