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Consumer borrowing shows biggest increase for a decade
Borrowing on credit cards, loans and overdrafts rose £1.6bn in January, according to Bank of England figures
UK consumes far less than a decade ago
From crops to energy and metals, average material consumption fell from 15 tonnes in 2001 to just over 10 tonnes in 2013
Richest fifth in the UK worse off since financial crash, official figures reveal
Office for National Statistics data shows poorest fifth better off since 2007-08, in findings at odds with reports that show rich have got richer
Bank of England says City expects more sterling volatility before EU poll
Bank governor Mark Carney watching for potential impact of fluctuations in value of the pound on economic activity
London Stock Exchange in merger talks with Deutsche Börse
LSE confirms it is in negotiations with German rival about all-share merger
Carney: Bank of England could cut interest rates to zero, but not below
Bank governor dismisses setting negative interest rates even in the event of an economic downturn
20 million – mainly low-earners – to lose out under pension reform
Experts say low-earners will bear the cost of reform that promised to be fairer and simpler – and its impact will be greater than that of tax credits, which forced U-turn
Senate to examine BP’s plans to drill for oil in Great Australian Bight
Modelling has showed a spill from the company’s proposed oil wells could affect most of Australia’s southern coastline
MPs can view TTIP files – but take only pencil and paper with them
Politicians gain access to documents on controversial trade deal, but electronic devices ban fuels ‘cloak of secrecy’ fears