Ex-UK Treasury chief Alistair Darling, who steered nation through credit crunch, dies

British ex-Treasury chief Alistair Darling has died at age 70 ByThe Associated Press November 30, 2023, 9:13 AM FILE – British Chancellor, Alistair Darling speaks to the media about economy in a press conference in London, Monday, April 19, 2010. Darling, a central figure in the U.K.’s response to the 2008 financial crisis who later … Read more

Alistair Darling Dead: U.K.’s Former Chancellor Dies At 70

Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling, who oversaw Britain’s economy during the 2008 global financial crisis, has died at the age of 70. “Darling, the much-loved husband of Margaret and beloved father of Calum and Anna, died in Edinburgh this morning after a short spell in Western General Hospital under the wonderful care of … Read more