Dave Hartnett, boss of HMRC, was in front of the Treasury Select Committee yesterday defending his appalling and almost certainly illegal deal with Switzerland. As
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I’ve just linked to a US video in which it is apparent that the audience want an uninsured 30 year old to die for the
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This comes from the CNN Tea Party debate. When Senator Paul is asked if a 30 year old without health insurance should be left to
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The Cayman Islands is proposing a new law called: A LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES IN RESPECT OF CERTAIN TYPES
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The OECD has put out a press release this morning saying: Tax: Jurisdictions move towards full tax transparency So I thought “Wow, that’s amazing.” And then I noted it was
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It’s time to stop any pretence that the the Tories aren’t about class warfare and that their economic policies aren’t intended to promote the wealth of a few at cost to
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There is talk today of there being no alternative economic narrative. That’s not true. Take this from the Guardian: Britain’s trade unions must build a movement
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The Vickers report is suggesting bank ring-fencing this morning. Vickers has got this wrong. Of course the recommendation made is all about political compromise – and compromise with George
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This is an interesting question. What should the UK do if we really face economic meltdown? First, what’s economic meltdown? It would be a major
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