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Nick Clegg, who represents Sheffield Hallam, has come under sustained fire for the loan cancellation
Forgemasters loan ‘could have been funded’

By politics.co.uk staff The government’s arguments justifying its controversial decision to cancel an £80 million to Sheffield Forgemasters have been questioned by MPs. The business innovation and skills (Bis) committee released its report on the cancellation today. It implies the coalition’s accusation that former business secretary Peter Mandelson made a commitment to honour the loan… Read more »

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The regulator may have its functions taken over by the Bank of England
FSA feels the heat over RBS decision

By Peter Wozniak The City watchdog has defended its decision to bring an individual investigation against Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) board members amidst heavy criticism. Adair Turner, chairman of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) revealed last week that the bank, which had to be bailed out by the taxpayer to the tune of over… Read more »