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The article discusses the 2015 general election in Great Britain and notes that a hung parliament in the most likely outcome. Topics discussed include Labour Party leader Ed Miliband and Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister David Cameron, the potential need for a coalition government to be formed, and the major issues of the campaign including immigration, the economy, and government spending cuts.

The article examines the policies of Bank of England Governor Mark Carney, focusing on reevaluation of his alleged "rock-star" image due to the failure of his central interest rate policy of "forward guidance." Topics include his development of forward guidance while governor of the Bank of Canada, the policy's role in the Canadian economy's performance during the 2008 global financial crisis, and the performance of the British economy since Carney's appointment at the Bank of England.

The article discusses the impact that royal weddings can have on the economy. More than one billion dollars was raised through the sale of collectibles following the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. Speculation is raised regarding the impact that the marriage of Prince William and his fiancée, commoner Kate Middleton, may have on the economy of Great Britain.

The article discusses the challenge for Great Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron in balancing the country's budget. The achievements by Canada's 1994 Finance Minister Paul Martin to balance his country's budget, which he discussed at a conference in Watford, England, are noted. Great Britain's deficit, which is expected to exceed 12.6% of gross domestic product in 2010, its one-trillion-dollar debt, and the possibility that increasing taxes could stop its economic recovery are discussed.

The article looks at the British middle class as of September 2013. Rising costs of food, energy, and housing along with declining pensions and a lack of jobs is noted as a reason the middle class is shrinking, with younger people, such as those born after 1985, deprived of access to the tools of social mobility. Topics include the benefit of Great Britain's quantitative easing policies for the wealthy, the decline in income since 2008, and the country's high child care costs.

The article looks at how Great Britain is applying behavioural economics to save money. Topics include using text messages to alert citizens about government fines owed, British Prime Minister David Cameron's interest in the idea of nudging, introduced in the book "Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth, and Happiness" by Richard Thaler, and critics' complaints that the nudging is government overreach or nanny statism.

The article looks at complaints from British families about Great Britain's 2013 child care tax-voucher scheme, which only provides benefits to families where both parents work outside the home. Topics include how traditional, or one-working-parent, families have in the past provided great support for the ruling Conservative government, the high cost of child care in Great Britain, and the country's shaky economy, which is in a triple-dip recession.

The article profiles Mark Carney during his hearing with the British Treasury's select committee before he is appointed governor of the Bank of England. Topics include why the British press is scrutinizing Carney's personal life, what the British like about Canadians, who do not obsess over their public figures, and the hopes for Carney as a Canadian banker.

The article looks at British Prime Minister David Cameron's reputation for being laid-back. Topics include a 2012 biography "Cameron: Practically a Conservative" by Francis Elliot and James Hanning, how the carefree image cultivated during the election is now backfiring while Great Britain suffers a double-dip recession and the euro zone is in crisis, and Cameron's questionable political connections that are emerging in the British Leveson inquiry.

The article looks at how the increasing number of retailers doing business on the Internet is affecting storefronts on British cities' main streets. Topics discussed include analysts' belief that forty percent of British shops will close by 2017, how the lingering economic downturn since the 2008 global financial crisis has made online shopping more popular, and the increasing costs associated with the upkeep of brick-and-mortar stores due to rent, heating, and merchandise transport.

The article looks at the housing market in Great Britain as of December 2011, with a focus on how younger potential homeowners cannot afford home ownership. A government program from the Conservative government is mentioned that allows first-time buyers to purchase homes with a five percent down payment rather than a 20 percent one. Also discussed include how helping the housing market will improve Britain's overall economy and criticism of the plan from the Labour party.

The article looks at how the housing market in Great Britain in 2011 is too expensive for younger Brits to afford their own homes. Topics discussed include the 1.5 million people waiting for government social housing in 2011, the decline of home ownership rates, and the widening gap between rents and incomes. The author notes that many younger people in the so-called Generation Rent are sharing flats past age 30. The call for the building of more rental properties is noted.

The article presents information on various expenses which are expected to be incurred during the royal wedding of British Prince William and his bride, Kate Middleton. It is noted that the tourism and merchandise associated with the event are expected to contribute approximately one billion dollars to the British economy.

The article discusses British Prime Minister David Cameron's plan for stimulating the British economy which includes cuts to public spending and hiring private companies to perform public services. Additionally, the article examines Cameron's plan to increase civic engagement and reduce the size of the government. Cameron believes increasing public participation and reducing government spending will improve the country's economy.

The article examines research on consumer behavior in Great Britain. A survey conducted by an insurance company found that large numbers of consumers were spending well beyond their earnings, and that a large majority had not changed their spending habits despite high unemployment. Economic and social reasons for such consumption are considered.

The article discusses how falling markets and rising tuition costs have forced the Rhodes Trust, which administers the Rhodes Scholarship, to supplement the scholarship through individual donations. According to the author, a reliance on fund raising is a major shift for the Trust who have traditionally relied on investment to supplement its capital. Topics include an overview of how volatile markets and rising tuition among British universities have impacted the Scholarship fund.

The article discusses finance and economic conditions in Great Britain. The global financial crisis and recession have affected Great Britain more strongly than most developed countries. This is in large part due to economic policies and consumer behavior deemed primary causes of the crisis, rising consumer debt, speculation in finance, and a real estate bubble.