2014 January 27

The House of Lords and the Finance Bill; my evidence to be given this afternoon

Posted on January 27 2014

I am appearing before the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee considering the Finance Bill this afternoon to give evidence on reform of the taxation
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Owen Jones’ 9 point Agenda for Hope

Posted on January 27 2014

Owen Jones has written what he calls a a nine point Agenda for Hope in the Independent this morning on which he hopes those concerned
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UK’s biggest pension schemes have miles to go on responsible investment

Posted on January 27 2014

I am a supporter of the work of campaign group ShareAction, much of whose attention is focussed on improved pension fund behaviour and reporting, an
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The impact of the 50% tax rate will be smaller than the withdrawal of child credit at £60,000 for most who will pay it

Posted on January 27 2014

The 50p tax rate debate will take headlines for a day or two. I think that’s deliberate and even desired by Labour: the current leadership
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Dear Daily Telegraph, Don’t tax me or else, Sincerely, A Businessman

Posted on January 27 2014

I note a letter in the Telegraph this morning which seems to go something like this: Dear Sir, We are concerned to see Ed Balls
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