Osborne’s Tax Credit measures under attack from Newbies
Last night in the debate on the tax credit reforms being pushed through by George Osborne there was an unprecedented attack in the maiden speech […]
Economics
Agencies Panned for NHS Nursing Crisis
Much of the media this morning is full of the financial problems the NHS is having and the government has the agencies that supply nurses […]
Recovery is on line – but is the Economy Balanced?
Some times things come to your attention that make you think – but that does not mean that there is a connection or cause and […]
Zero hours contracts – 21st Century Slavery?
There is an emerging movement against the employment practices of an increasing number of employers who are using zero hour contracts with onerous clauses requiring […]
Is it all too serious for politicians to deal with?
Politics from Greek politikos “of, for, or relating to citizens” Wikipedia Over the past week we have seen career politicians horse trading with each other […]
A week is a long time in Economics!
It was Harold Wilson the UK Prime Minister who said “A week is a long time in politics” and I am sure that David Cameron […]
Horse Meat Scandal – Capitalism run riot?
Tom Watson – Labour MP for West Bromwich East called the revelations that Findus was using beaf product contaminated with horse meat as ” …probably […]
UK Banking Under Siege
Today there are two stories emerging that paint a picture of increasing pressure on the UK banking system. Some commentators blame the culture and governance […]
A Triple Dip Worry in the UK – World Markets Optimistic
Today’s figures for the UK economy are predicted to be bad again – some economists predict a return to recession to create an unprecedented ‘triple […]
High Street In Trouble or Transition?
There seems to be no good news for the high street and retail, we have seen some heavy weights on the ropes and in administration […]