The Observer covered the Tax Justice Network for Africa conference in Nairobi in yesterday’s edition. Nick Mathiason is a better journalist than I’ll ever be.
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Why be astonished?
Dennis Howlett wrote the following on his blog yesterday: Voyages-SNCF is of interest to me as it is one of the best travel sites on
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How much tax does it cost for Google to create a job?
I always get a little annoyed when those who suggest that commerce is the only way to create wealth ignore the fact that those companies
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Barclays – robbing the poor to pay the rich
There’s a follow up to yesterday’s blog on Roger Jenkins – the man who earns £40 million a year tax dodging for Barclays Bank. The
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£40 million tax dodger
The Business reports that Roger Jenkins at Barclays Capital (a subsidiary of Barclays Bank) was paid £40 million last year. I’ve commented previously on his
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PWC – not on a level playing field – and not telling the whole truth either
A while ago I published some research for TJN, including back up notes and explanations on the methodology. Several commentators, wholly unjustifiably in my opinion,
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The politics of tax
I’ve been musing as to why the Neo-Conservatives are so keen on the Tax Justice Network. The reason is, I think, simple. They are dedicated
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The Treasury on financial literacy
According to Accountancy Age the Treasury is keen to promote financial literacy. I’ve a serious suggestion. They should be telling people what they do. I
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Debunking economics
A lot of time on a plane gives you time to read. Some turn to Jeffery Archer. Others resort to watching in-flight movies. I found
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