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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Chancellor of the Exchequer

Chancellor of the Exchequer stories: 3 news summaries

UK Expenses Scandal Hits Alistair Darling

Govt's No. 2 claimed 2 houses at same time, may be demoted

Jun 1, 09 6:52 AM CDT
(Newser) - Britain's ongoing political expenses scandal reached all the way to the second-highest post in government today, after the Telegraph broke news that Chancellor Alistair Darling reportedly expensed the service charge on a South London apartment he was renting out while also claiming allowances on his Downing Street house. Though he... More »

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United Kingdom • British Parliament • Gordon Brown • Alistair Darling • Chancellor of the Exchequer • inappropriate expenses • expenses

Bad News for Banks Is Great News for Brown

British PM gets poll boost in crisis, silencing critics

Oct 1, 08 12:20 PM CDT
(Newser) - In America the financial crisis has dealt yet another blow to an already unpopular President Bush. But in Britain, collapsing banks and volatile markets are the best thing to happen to Gordon Brown in recent months. In reasserting his global economic know-how, the prime minister, who is reportedly preparing an... More »

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United Kingdom • Gordon Brown • Labour Party • prime minister • Britain • Chancellor of the Exchequer • financial crisis

Move to Nationalize
UK Bank Sparks Fury

Shareholders expected to battle public ownership

Feb 18, 08 3:48 AM CST
(Newser) - Furious shareholders concerned about the risk to their investments are blasting the British government's decision to nationalize ailing Northern Rock bank. The British Treasury is expected to face lengthy legal action from investors once the government formally announces details of the takeover today. Trading in bank shares is being suspended,... More »

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Richard Branson • investors • shareholders • nationalization • Virgin • Alistair Darling • Northern Rock Bank • Chancellor of the Exchequer • bailout • Lloyd's of London • Branson consortium • British Bankers Association • Association of British Insurers • Northern Rock Small Shareholders%u2019 Association

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