The following motion has been proposed for discussion at the TUC conference in September: P26 Tax justiceCongress welcomes the publication of the TUC pamphlet The
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UBS show no sign of reform
The Australian has reported: UBS’s US operations decided on the ban earlier this month after it was caught up in a congressional enquiry into tax
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My del.icio.us bookmarks for July 30th
These are my links for July 30th: FT.com / Companies / Financial services – Bank distress worries return to haunt UK – "Although four of
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If you’re for regressive taxation, say so
A commentator on my blogs on the IFS proposals for the reform of VAT said: Surely, if we wish for integrity in any debate like
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Tescos put on the back foot in Guardian libel case
The Guardian has published the following report this morning. Because of its importance to the work of those who work to stop tax abuse I
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Siemens to sue its former directors for corruption
The FT has reported that: Siemens on Tuesday announced it planned to claim damages from eleven of its former executive board members, including ex-chief executives
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TaxationWEB: Stop the closures
Over at TaxationWEB I voice my concern over HM Revenue & Customs’ sweeping programme of local office closures and staff reductions. As I conclude: Let’s
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My del.icio.us bookmarks for July 29th
These are my links for July 29th: Tibbetts Responds To GAO Report – Cayman responds with weasel words. I can't imagine action will follow. TaxAdviceNetwork:
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Tackling the mortgage crisis: a real alternative is possible
I am disappointed to note that, as the FT reports: There is no quick fix for Britain’s mortgage crisis and the long-term funding of mortgages
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