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The article discusses the state of global markets, particularly bond markets, as of late August 2015 and confusion among investors. It states that growth in developed countries such as the U.S. and Great Britain was prompting the central banks the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of England to consider raising interest rates, and contrasts that with the sluggish economic performance and deflation of developing economies such as China, which devalued its currency the yuan earlier in August.

The article states that the British government announced in June 2015 that it would begin selling shares of its $49.4 billion stake in the bank the Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC (RBS). The article discusses a speech given by British chancellor George Osborne, the British government's bailout of RBS during the financial crisis of the early 21st century, and the notion that the sale of RBS shares signals an economic recovery in Great Britain.

The article discusses the first eight months of Mark Carney's tenure as governor of the Bank of England (BOE). Particular attention is paid to the BOE's decision to de-emphasize tailoring its policy on interest rates to the unemployment rate in Great Britain. Carney has been forced to react to a British economy that has improved more quickly than expected.

The article reports on compensation for bankers in the European Union and Great Britain following a study published by the European Banking Authority regarding the number of bankers earning more than one million euros in 2011. Topics include the high number of British millionaire bankers, how the banking industry suffered under the European sovereign debt crisis, and plans to regulate bankers' pay more closely.

The article discusses Great Britain's membership in the European Union (EU) as of July 2013 as the country's politicians consider leaving the EU. Topics include British Prime Minister David Cameron's plans to hold a referendum on leaving the EU, how Great Britain's indecision about membership has impacted its economy as businesses wait for a ruling, and concerns that the EU imposes unnecessary regulation on British businesses.

The article reports on economic conditions in Great Britain five years after the government bailed out Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Group PLC in 2008. Topics include a discussion of RBS's stock prices since the bailout, the possibility that the British Treasury will consider breaking up RBS in 2013, and why the British bailout was not as successful as the American bailout in 2008.

The article discusses economic conditions and investor confidence levels in Great Britain as of April 2013, with information on the value of British currency (known as the pound or sterling) against the U.S. dollar. Topics include the British government's response to the European debt crisis, foreign investments in Great Britain, and projections by the European Union (EU) of British government debt.

The article discusses an increasing incidence of bankruptcy in Great Britain's retailing sector. Between 2010 and 2012 the number of bankruptcies rose by 16%. Contributing factors include the popularity of online shopping and a recession in Great Britain that has diminished consumers' spending power.

The article discusses a series of financial policy measures taken by the British government as of June 15, 2012. The article states that British chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne and Bank of England governor Mervyn King announced plans to initiate lending to British citizens and businesses. According to the article, the action was aimed at protecting the British financial system and economy from the euro zone's economic crisis.

The article discusses a proposal for $127 billion in spending cuts introduced by Treasury official George Osborne in Great Britain. Osborne estimates the typical government department will see its budget reduced by 19% over a four-year period. The cuts are aimed at reducing Britain's budget deficit, and come at a time when some nations believe higher levels of government spending are necessary to spur economic growth.

The article discusses a potential impact of Great Britain's budget deficit. In order to shrink a shortfall that totals over 12% of the nation's gross domestic product, the government may have to cut spending and raise taxes even as consumers struggle with large debts and a sluggish economy. Circumstances suggest Great Britain's recovery from a recession could be slow and painful.

The article discusses a price war among grocers in Great Britain. Amid an economic recession that has seen consumers traveling less and eating at home more, companies such as J Sainsbury PLC and Morrisons Supermarkets PLC have slashed prices in an effort to win customers. Several grocers have experienced growth in sales and profits.

The article reports on business response to measures adopted by the British government to mitigate the impact of the global financial crisis of 2008-09 and subsequent recession. The central focus of the article is that British financial institutions and banks were not availing themselves of government bailouts and guarantees owing to their expense and burdensome government regulation..

The article reports that for the first time since the Great Depression, the U.S. Federal Reserve will begin making loans directly to businesses. Fed chairman Ben Bernanke indicated an ongoing financial crisis would cause serious damage to the economy if corrective measures weren't taken. The Fed also indicated it may cut interest rates soon. Measures taken by Great Britain to stop the financial crisis is also discussed.

The article reports that Great Britain's governing Labour party suffered overwhelming defeat in local and municipal elections. The party received only 24 percent of the vote, finishing behind both the rival Conservative and Liberal Democratic parties. The country's economic problems, especially a credit crunch, pose a major political danger to Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who must call new elections by early 2010.

The article focuses on the economic condition of pig farmers in Great Britain. Most are struggling, badly affected by the rising price of animal feed. A marketing campaign has begun in an attempt to force the country's supermarket chains to pay more for pork. Traditional British fondness for pork and pork products has brought this campaign wide attention.