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Where did all our money go and why isn't it being spent on something useful?

Pontus Westerberg, Web officer

This morning I read the new economics foundation’s new report Where did our money go? – building a banking system fit for purpose. The report looks at the causes of the financial crisis, what the results have been and – more importantly – what can be done to reform the banking sector.

A few worrying things immediately stand out. The first is that nef, looking at Bank of England data, find that the banks appear to face a ‘funding cliff’:

Campaigns and policy internship

Our campaigns and policy team is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer. Candidates should have a keen interest in global justice issues and the work of WDM. You should be able to commit to working three days a week (21 hours) for a minimum of three months. The successful candidate will gain valuable work experience in a busy campaigning organisation and the chance to make a real contribution to WDM’s work.

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Government won’t be the greenest ever by turning off its lights.

David Cameron has announced today that his government will be the 'greenest government' ever. We welcome the sentiment but we are sceptical and said that ‘history will judge this government on its green credentials by its policies to cut the UK’s emissions dramatically and getting a fair international climate deal, not by turning off its lights at night.’

Will Vince Cable back our RBS and finance sector demands in government?

It's been announced today that Vince Cable will oversee business and banking in the new cabinet. This could signal good news for our clean up the banks campaign.

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Faced with the unprecendented threat of climate change, the contemporary world has turned to a solution that is all too prosaic - consumerism.

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