Much of Europe wants a financial transaction tax (FTT). The reason why is obvious: they need the money. The UK is adamant it will have no such
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It is often said that government income and expenditure were out of synch before 2008. And it is also claimed that it is excessive spending
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Nick Shaxson, author of Treasure Islands,  recorded this very short clip last Friday while in tax haven Luxembourg. It’s a bit of fun – but
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I wrote about Compass’ Plan B yesterday and will be at a seminar on the subject all this morning. I’m proud to have contributed some
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The FT has just reported: In a wide-ranging interview with the FT, Yoshihiko Noda, Japan’s prime minister, has called for clarification about a string of
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This letter was in today’s Observer: It is now clear that plan A isn’t working. Wave after wave of economic figures from HM Treasury, national and
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It’s been a gruelling few weeks. I’m absent with my sons today. Sometimes one just needs to go and play but since people often ask
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I resigned from the electoral register of the Church of England this morning. It’s hardly a big deal for them. But it was the only
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At the April 2009 G20 summit in london the big news was the supposed end of tax havens. I know: I was there. And it
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