There’s an extraordinary piece in the Mail today by Max Hastings. I’m not saying it’s seminal, but it’s all evidence for my belief that something
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Why Osborne had no right to be surprised – according to the Observer
This morning’s Observer editorial is essential reading. Amongst its many insights is this one: The trigger for Osborne’s action [on tax relief on charitable donations] is a
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The 5 Rs and 10 Cs of a good tax system
There are demands in the press today that the left think out just what it wants from our tax system. I have already explained that there are
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Note to NGOs with an interest in tax – this is the event to be at
I’ve mentioned this before, but I’ll do so again as I think this could be an important event – and it is free to NGO participants. The
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Britain and France differ over Tax Justice – they’ve got une révolution fiscale
This article – and the materials it refers to – are both really important. I am reproducing it with the permission of George Irvine, its author. Oh
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UK Uncut Fortnum & Mason protesters found not guilty
I have just received and share this communication: Eight anti-cuts protesters arrested in Fortnum and Mason last year were today found not guilty in the
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The March Taxcast from the Tax Justice Network
In March’s Taxcast: Apple i-tax dodging, reclaiming Arab Spring country assets, the rich country club of the OECD and the ABCs of setting up letterbox
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Britain’s tax rules – now written for and by multinationals
Felicity Lawrence has written a Guardian article under the above title. Please read it. It focuses on what for me is one of the big issues of
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The 50p tax rate – weighing up the options
The Lib Dems are obviously very sure that the 50p tax rate is going in the budget. I have already explained the substantial cost that will be suffered
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