There is an air of gloom in the papers. I am in the mood for preparing lists. This is my summary of this mornings reasons for an economic downturn in 2017: Brexit uncertainties may hit many economies and not just the UK Trump may start trade wars Rising inflation in Europe may trigger interest rate
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There are reports that a universal basic income trial is being planned in Scotland. I wrote this for the iPaper last June. It seems worth sharing: Why universal basic income is seizing the agenda Being paid to do nothing is an idea that appeals to many, and sounds too good to be true. But that
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It is commonplace to think that there is nothing that will prevent a Conservative election win in 202o now. I disagree. There are, as Macmillan may have said, ‘events, dear boy, events’ that can blow any government off course. Here are some that might do just that. The NHS failing People dying waiting for treatment
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