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British PM calls for talks on finance levy

Topix - Business News  Sun, 11/08/2009 - 02:29

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called for serious consideration of a levy on financial activity to help insure the banking system from another crisis.


 

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown to announce sell-off of publ...

Topix - Business News  Mon, 10/12/2009 - 07:21

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown plans to announce a sale of government assets aimed at raising 3 billion pounds , his office said Monday.


 

Recession swells British government's debts

Newsvine - business  Fri, 09/18/2009 - 05:10

The recession's toll on British government finances was highlighted Friday by official figures showing the government borrowed a record 16.1 billion pounds ($26.3 billion) in August, just days after Prime Minister Gordon Brown conceded that whoever wins the next election will have to take an axe to spending.