Assessing self-assessment
Vast amounts of information provided by UK taxpayers during the self-assessment process could be delivered much more efficiently to the
Continue readingMonth: January 2009
It’s the Construction Industry, Stupid!
To help revive the UK economy, the Government should change the rules to encourage more house-building for the private market.
Continue readingIt’s Definitely the Short-Sellers
This is ridiculous. Following yesterday’s post, there’s another front-page Guardian article about recent short-selling: “Lansdowne Partners, which also profited from
Continue readingIt’s the Short-Sellers – Do the Math
I just turned on the TV to find the Money Programme is appropriately and coincidentally discussing the VW bear squeeze
Continue reading(G)Aga
I’m sure that, like me, you woke on Tuesday, turned on BBC Radio 4, and heard the sensational news broadcast
Continue readingRenting References
Following on from my last post, there’s a great piece by Renter Girl in today’s Guradian Society section. It’s not
Continue readingIf I Ruled the UK
They say you should read the sort of thing you write. So I thought I’d have a look round some
Continue readingOn Deflation and Quantitative Easing
The latest panic move by the UK authorities may well be to “print money”, much to the outrage of the
Continue readingOn Virtual Money and the “Virtue” of Saving
As I mentioned, my New Year reading includes Niall Ferguson’s latest opus, The Ascent of Money. William Rees-Mogg got through
Continue readingStick to the facts, Halifax!
I really thought I was going to get through the morning without choking on my bran flakes (if they’re good
Continue reading
Recent Comments