In the decade since the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the start of the global financial crisis, the world economy has registered stronger growth than many realise, owing in large part to China. But in the years ahead, global economic imbalances and troubling trends in the business world will continue to pose economic as well as political risks, writes Jim O’Neill

Political Editor Daniel McConnell revisits the fateful days leading up to the bailout, telling the story of one of Ireland’s darkest days — in the words of the people who were there

With the guarantee of September 29, 2008, the Irish taxpayer had to pay €64bn to replenish bank capital levels. Since then, we have regained our sovereignty, are experiencing robust growth, and are headed towards full employment, writes Paschal Donohoe