The Observer has reported that Action Aid has commissioned ICM to undertake a poll to find out how much the UK government really spends on
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The Economist and offshore finance
The Economist published a review of offshore finance as a supplement with last weeks edition (24 February 2007). Most is not available free on the
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So are the super-rich really worth having?
The Observer ran a story under the above title yesterday. I had the following to say in it: Even if the super-rich deserve every penny
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From beyond the fringes, to the FT
Valentin Petkantchin wrote an article in this morning’s FT attacking the EU’s policy on tax havens. I’ll be unsubtle about the article. It’s confused, illogical,
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Poverty in the Cayman Islands
There was a stunning editorial on Cayman NetNews yesterday. It was entitled ‘The gap between rich and poor’. I would love to quote it in
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Goldman Sachs – more naked greed
The Guardian (and many others) have reported that Goldman Sachs, which made profits of $9.54bn (£4.9bn) last year, has … revealed that its co-presidents, Gary
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The Institute of Directors – seeking to abolish capital taxes
Extraordinary headlines have been used to report the UK Institute of Directors’ (IoD) new report on capital gains tax and inheritance tax. For example, Accountancy
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Musings on Mike Rake
One of my regular correspondents sent me a mail on Mike Rake this morning. He said (subject to the odd edit or two to protect
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M & S – the fat lady hasn’t sung yet
M & S has won the latest round of its claim to offset losses made overseas against taxable profits arising in the UK. The Court
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