Chancellor: The governor is right on the big picture
The Chancellor George Osborne said the Governor of the Bank of England is "right on the big picture" in his growth forecasts for 2012. He insisted the economy is "healing" but said it was a "slow and difficult process" that involves "deep rooted problems at home" as well as as from abroad.
Tweets tell story of five years of economic crisis
ITV News has been asking people on Twitter to share their experiences on how the economic crisis has affected them in the last five years.
'Olympic effort' needed to get UK economy growing
The Bank of England has slashed growth forecasts from 0.8% to 0% and has admitted the road to recovery will be long and slow.
UK economy set for grim news from the governor
In a couple of hours time Sir Mervyn King, or "Mr Governor," will have some grim news for the economy.