Banks are closing branches across the UK. Post offices are disappearing. HMRC no longer offers local tax offices. Local authorities increasingly expect everything to be
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The Richard J Murphy YouTube Channel Debate Ammunition Will there be a UK housing crash? Funding the Future | June 2026 Today’s topic Will the
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The Richard J Murphy YouTube Channel Debate Ammunition Should banks pay more tax? Funding the Future | June 2026 Today’s topic Should banks pay more
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Bankers are once again claiming that they are being treated unfairly. Santander boss Ana Botín has argued that higher taxes on banks make no economic
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It is, in many ways, a quiet news morning, given that I am not willing to repeat myself too often, and much of the news
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As the FT has noted: Santander chief Ana Botín has hit out at the UK’s bank taxes, saying the regime “makes no economic sense” as
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THE RICHARD J MURPHY YOUTUBE CHANNEL DEBATE AMMUNITION WHY IS THE BANK OF ENGLAND KEEPING INTEREST RATES SO HIGH? Funding the Future | June 2026
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UK interest rates are far too high, and the Bank of England is making a serious mistake by keeping them that way. Mortgage holders are
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This post is one of an ongoing series explaining Richard Murphy’s views on significant topics in economics, political economy, politics, taxation, and accounting. It should be read
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