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The “nice” decade is over, according to Bank of England governor Mervyn King. Households are feeling the pinch of higher fuel and food prices and there's a gloom over property prices. Business editor Paul Hill searches for reasons to be cheerful.
16 May 2008
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The prime minister has unveiled further legislative plans. But it won't mean a thing, suggests political editor Chris Fisher, if the economy swings into recession.
15 May 2008
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 Last week's announcement that the Norwich Union name was to be consigned to the dustbin of history, and the weasel words manner of it, did give me a laugh, writes KEN HURST. Or it would have done if the promises of enduring love for its home city hadn’t come from a company so apparently capable of devious duplicity.
06 May 2008
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The economic climate has changed and business instincts are to cut costs and rein in spending.
But is it possible to prosper in a downturn? Could savvy managers spot a silver lining to the gathering storm? EDP business editor Paul Hill reports.
30 April 2008
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MARK NICHOLLS looks at the recent muscle-flexing by the Office of Fair Trading and finds that the consumer now has a new champion.
26 April 2008
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As far as most people are concerned, the good guys have won the first skirmish in the great banking-charges battle. Yesterday's High Court ruling means that the pressure will now grow on banks and building societies to slash the charges they impose on their customers and start to repay millions of pounds to people who have been hit by extortionate fees - in some cases of about £30 - over the past few years.
25 April 2008
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How strong now is the special relationship between the US and Britain? Can it survive the awkwardness of prime minister Brown? Of course it can, says political editor CHRIS FISHER.
18 April 2008
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Hard-pressed families are finding that not only is their money not going so far at home, the pound in their pocket is worth less than ever in Europe's traditionally cheap hotspots. JON WELCH reports.
12 April 2008
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How bad is the state of the economy and the housing market? Is Alistair Darling's optimism justified? Political editor Chris Fisher takes the temperature as we await today's interest rate announcement.
10 April 2008
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The slow-burning issue of the abandoned 10p income tax rate is adding to Gordon Brown's woes, and - says political editor Chris Fisher - to an image of a hapless prime minister.
08 April 2008
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Pie-in-the-sky or a genuine threat? A week after draft proposals that would surrender a large area of Norfolk to the North Sea were uncovered, what is the mood of the communities that would be affected? JON WELCH reports.
04 April 2008
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The government was last night urged to make a rapid shake-up of the compensation system which is “failing” injured parties and causing three-year delays to payouts.
26 March 2008
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The credit crunch problems of the US and global economies have got worse. What do they mean for Britain and you? Chris Fisher and Adam Aiken look at the gathering storm.
18 March 2008
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What is the credit crunch and the sub-prime market? And what can be done?
18 March 2008
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It's coming to something when the most exciting announcement is a tax on plastic bags! But there was plenty of coverage beforehand that made it clear that the budget would contain no surprises this year.
13 March 2008
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Just before the budget I googled Amy Winehouse - which, very sadly, is as close as I'd care to get to Britain's best singer since Dusty Springfield.
13 March 2008
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Time off can be a serious problem in the health service, says ANNETTE HALL, a Health and Safety Executive principal inspector in eastern England.
12 March 2008
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As chancellor Alastair Darling prepares to deliver his first budget, some of the region's leading business figures give their views on what he should do to give Norfolk's businesses a boost.
12 March 2008
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Chancellor Alistair Darling has been urged to do more to help businesses and individuals in Norfolk when he delivers his first budget speech tomorrow. JON WELCH reports.
11 March 2008
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Harder times for the economy will be wrapped in green policy in tomorrow’s Budget. It will be another difficult occasion for chancellor Alistair Darling, says political editor Chris Fisher.
11 March 2008
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The Lib Dems and Labour are on the back foot over their opposition to a referendum on the EU Lisbon Treaty. But soon, says political editor CHRIS FISHER, it could be the Tories' turn.
07 March 2008
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There was a trend at the start of the new millennium for companies to take on jaunty made-up names in preparation for the 21st century.
28 February 2008
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 Yarmouth hit the jackpot yesterday after the government gave the green light for a large regional casino in the resort. The Bishop of Thetford, the Rt Rev DR David Atkinson, and Kevin Horne, chief executive of Norfolk and Waveney Enterprise Services business support group, offer their views on regional casinos.
27 February 2008
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British Gas came under fire yesterday for declaring a huge rise in profits on the back of increases in customers’ bills. Will the company now pay a price? Senior business writer Adam Aiken reports
22 February 2008
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One might have expected the huge increase in the profits of British Gas and Centrica to produce a big explosion of political anger at Westminster - and not least on the Labour benches.
22 February 2008
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 Today's skills summit in Norfolk highlights the huge challenge that the region faces in improving the skills of its workforce, and the dangers if it fails.
20 February 2008
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In the circumstances it was not only understandable but right that the prime minister had the chancellor of the exchequer at his side yesterday at his monthly Downing Street press conference.
19 February 2008
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The new boss of Northern Rock said yesterday it was "business as usual" for the stricken bank.
It was a curious turn of phrase as it has not been business as usual at the Newcastle-based lender for some months, since the bank was forced to call on the Bank of England for emergency loans.
19 February 2008
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 The chancellor is being sniped at by people close to 10 Downing Street. Is it already time for Gordon Brown to move over Darling? No it isn't, says political editor CHRIS FISHER.
14 February 2008
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 The boss of one of the leading low-cost airlines has sounded a warning about a difficult year for the industry.
13 February 2008
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