I note that UBS, that bastion of tax compliance,last week predicted a: gradual erosion of governments’ ability to tax. This must get them very excited,
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Normal doesn’t mean acceptable
One of those from the Right who is apt to comment on this blog has noted that earlier today I said in my blog on
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Food for thought
From Hansard, 14 May 2008: Mr. Austin Mitchell: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the revenue that would be raised
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Tesco’s tax: we’ve got a right to talk about it
The Guardian has admitted that it libelled Tescos in its articles (no longer available on the web) published in February in which it alleged that
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The wealth gap matters
A poll by the FT shows that: Strong majorities in five European countries – ranging from 76 per cent in Spain to 87 per cent
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Are accountants really indifferent to ordinary people?
Neasa MacErlean had an interesting review of the next round of tax changes likely in the UK in the Observer today. She was kind enough
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The sorry economics of the UK
A good article by Carl Mortished in the Times this morning. This is an extract, after he notes the considerable difficulties Alastair Darling is having
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My del.icio.us bookmarks for May 16th
These are my links for May 16th: Tax Justice Network: Swiss banker blows whistle on industry – Another angle FT.com / Comment & analysis /
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Transparency International says India should act on Liechtenstein
Transparency International, India, issued this press release today. I think it worth reproducing in full: Transparency International, India is concerned over the attitude of the
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