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Stephanie Flanders previews today's Pre-Budget Report

Ms Flanders is the BBC's Economics Editor.

Alistair Darling defends the Bank of England's secret loans to RBS and HBOS

Alistair Darling claims the Tories failed the tests of judgement posed by the economic crisis

G20 ministers agree action on bank bonuses

Alistair Darling says a cap on bonuses for bankers would be "unenforceable"

Alistair Darling discusses banking reform and public spending during a 10-minute interview with Adam Boulton

Brown defends Darling from new allegations over his expenses but refuses to say he'll remain Chancellor in the near future

Alistair Darling and other Cabinet ministers use allowances to compile tax returns

The latest revelations from The Telegraph also expose Labour ministers buying digital cameras and an iPhone courtesy of taxpayers.

Alistair Darling is asked: Why can't you stop spending?

UK recession to last for twelve more months, say experts