
Bankruptcy, bubbles and bailouts
The Treasury is one of Britain’s oldest, most powerful and secretive institutions, one that has played a central role in shaping the country''s economic system. But all too often it has escaped public scrutiny when it comes to investigating the ups and downs of the UK economy.
When portrayed, it is usually as a bedrock of government stability in times of crisis, repeatedly rescuing the nation’s fi...
The Treasury is one of Britain’s oldest, most powerful and secretive institutions, one that has played a central role in shaping the country''s economic system. But all too often it has escaped public scrutiny when it comes to investigating the ups and downs of the UK economy.
When portrayed, it is usually as a bedrock of government stability in times of crisis, repeatedly rescuing the nation’s fi...