I am aware that Emma Thompson and Greg Wise are threatening to go on tax strike until HSBC are prosecuted for assisting tax evasion. I
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What is the Fair Tax Mark for?
I have been noticing some commentary of late asking the question ‘what is the Fair Tax Mark for?’ I think it appropriate to answer that
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Capitalism’s in need of an overhaul
Simon Caulkin is, in my opinion, one of the best business witers there is. He’s written a powerful piece on why it is hard to be
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There is an elephant in the room at this election
There is an elephant in the room at the next election that no one will name. It’s not austerity, although it is closely related to
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Green QE is being considered by the Bank of England
FT Alphaville reported last night (and because of the importance of the issue I quote extensively): We know central banks have the power to support
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Taking my mind off it
I probably shouldn’t be blogging at 6 this morning, but if you’re lying awake feeling darned uncomfortable what else is there to do? Be warned
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See you tomorrow
I admit to having a bug. And all I want to do is go back to sleep. So, if you will excuse me, I will
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The UK Gold
The UK Gold, a new documentary on corporate tax avoidance, airs on London Live at 8pm Wednesday 25th March. Narrated by Dominic West, the film
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How dare we call the Masters of the Universe to account?
As the FT notes this morning: HSBC’s chief executive has complained that bankers are being held to a higher standard than bishops as the UK
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