Paul Ruddock, a hedge fund manager and Tory donor who profited from the collapse of Northern Rock. The Observer, getting all het up about the Honours List. I’m afraid I don’t understand. Why are they getting all het up about making money out of Northern Rock’s collapse? We want capital to be allocated efficiently. Whatever

The National Audit Office has agreed to conduct an independent report into the value for money of Chancellor George Osborne’s sale of Northern Rock Plc.

The National Audit Office confirms it will investigate the sale of Northern Rock to Virgin Money.

Tim Harford on a policy where, if things turn sour you can repossess the home, sell it at a loss and the taxpayer will see you right

The government has rejected Labour's claims that it sold Northern Rock "prematurely" and "at the wrong price", with Financial Secretary Mark Hoban telling MPs the sale was a good deal for taxpayers.

Labour says Northern Rock was sold at a "fire sale" price, but the government says it was the "best possible deal" for taxpayers.

Ed Balls, the shadow chancellor, attacked the Government for selling off Northern Rock for “a loss”, saying Mr Osborne would have to explain why now was the best time to sell the bank. “I think there is a question as to whether or not this is the best time,” said Mr Balls. Well, yes Ed.

I’ve written about Northern Rock quite a few times since they were brought down by Saint Robert of Peston in 2007 and looking back at what I wrote and what others said is quite interesting. When Saint Robert of Peston whipped up a frenzy of consumer panic with his misleading reports on Northern Rock’s request

Chancellor George Osborne is to say for the first time that it had to sell Northern Rock by 2013 under a deal signed by the former Labour government.

Sir Richard Branson says the purchase of Northern Rock is part of his way to shake up the banking industry .