Gillian Tett has noted in the FT this morning that: The Institute of International Finance calculates that total global debt hit a record $296tn at the
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The London based Institute for Government has opined on Scotland’s currency options in the event of independence. The result is, unfortunately, very London-centric. To give
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As I suggested I would be, I have been reflecting this week. Some has been personal reflection. Empty nesting without even having a dog around
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The World Bank issued this statement yesterday: The report from the lawyers who undertook the investigation for the World Bank to which that statement refers
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As the FT notes this morning, Rishi Sunak is planning a new fiscal rule. It will  commit him to stop borrowing to fund day-to-day spending within
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As I noted earlier today HMRC published their tax gap data for 2020 this morning. I have been distracted all day by other demands, but
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HMRC are issuing their tax gap data this morning. Unfortunately I will be committed for much of the day: comment will have to wait. But, if
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I noted this opening paragraph to an article in the FT this morning: The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a push to encourage 1.7m people
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The FT has reported today that: More than four-fifths of employees at PwC UK come from a higher socio-economic background, according to data that for
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