There’s a follow up to yesterday’s blog on Roger Jenkins – the man who earns £40 million a year tax dodging for Barclays Bank. The
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£40 million tax dodger
The Business reports that Roger Jenkins at Barclays Capital (a subsidiary of Barclays Bank) was paid £40 million last year. I’ve commented previously on his
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PWC – not on a level playing field – and not telling the whole truth either
A while ago I published some research for TJN, including back up notes and explanations on the methodology. Several commentators, wholly unjustifiably in my opinion,
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The politics of tax
I’ve been musing as to why the Neo-Conservatives are so keen on the Tax Justice Network. The reason is, I think, simple. They are dedicated
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The Treasury on financial literacy
According to Accountancy Age the Treasury is keen to promote financial literacy. I’ve a serious suggestion. They should be telling people what they do. I
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Debunking economics
A lot of time on a plane gives you time to read. Some turn to Jeffery Archer. Others resort to watching in-flight movies. I found
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Register trusts, or expect abuse
Nichola Ross Martin has written one of her usual articles for AccountingWEB in which the logic is very hard to follow. This one is about
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Offshore killing the music businesss
HMV, the music store chain, announced losses of £31.6 million for their first half year last week. They blamed just about everyone but themselves for
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Economics
These days quite a lot of people seem to think of me as an economist. I don’t mind, but the public perception isn’t that good.
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