Actionaid and Eurodad have co-written an important new report looking at how international financial institutions such as the IMF have been advising developing countries on tax,
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I had a twitter exchange with Adam Lent, with whom I worked at the TUC, last evening. Adam is, it seems, firmly in the ‘we’ve got to
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From Zoe Williams in the Guardian this morning – drawing attention to the fact that the Tories did not just get Murdoch wrong: You can’t
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As many have, rightly, pointed out  the reason for Murdoch’s extraordinary power has been the fear he’s been able to create.  The effect has been
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Accountancy Age reports: Almost half of local authorities admitted they are unprepared to appoint auditors, just as the government is preparing to hand over this responsibility following
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PCS launched its new tax haven report last night in the House of Commons. I declare an interest here, I wrote it. I talk about
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The UK government has  for the first time ever issued a set of consolidated accounts covering its activities today.  They are, admittedly in draft, but
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There’s excellent coverage in the Telegraph on this issue this morning. I admit I am quoted extensively saying: “I know this is a massive problem
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