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Gordon Brown has called upon the international community to pursue “bold solutions” to deal with the global economic downturn.

The Prime Minister and the Chancellor have announced new measures to bring stability to the banking sector and ensure the resumption of lending to families and businesses across the UK.

Gordon Brown has reiterated his determination to take action on the economy and called for increased cooperation between the EU and the United States in the year ahead.

Gordon Brown used his November press conference to call for a successful conclusion to the stalled Doha round of world trade talks and to warn against a protectionist response to the economic downturn.

The Prime Minister has listed a number of agreed steps that the EU will look to secure at next week’s global summit on the world economy in Washington.

The Prime Minister has spoken of the decisive moment being faced by the world economy as nations seek to work together to tackle the credit crunch and the global downturn.

The Prime Minister has promised that the Government will do all it can to protect British people anxious about the effects of the ongoing economic crisis.

The Prime Minister has outlined his vision for global economic reform, acknowledging that any countries increasing their contribution to international bodies such as the IMF should have greater influence over decision making.