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Commission on Banking Standards: good progress but more is needed

Five years on from the financial crisis, Britain's banking system remains unfit for purpose. More

Five reasons not to privatise RBS

Current talk of speedy privatisation is driven entirely by political ideology, not sound economics. More

Is HS2 really the best way to spend £33bn?

Alternative infrastructure investments could give taxpayers better value for money. More

Infographic: Our alternative investment package to HS2

How else could we spend £33bn? More

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