Aug
23
Inflationary Observations for the U.K.
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by Stuart Mark Turner - Economics Editor
An interesting article in yesterday’s Wall Street Journal highlighted some very interesting figures comparing wage activity in the U.S. and the Euro zone. Examination of these figures may provide some solutions for our own beleaguered economy which failed to grow in the last quarter for the first time in [...]
Aug
22
Water Prices give a sinking feeling
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by Stuart Mark Turner - Economics Editor
Recent news that water companies require an additional 4% rise in household bills on top of inflation have given householders further cause for concern, especially in an industry where it is impossible for consumers to shop around for a better deal. At the moment prices rises are restricted by [...]
Aug
22
by Stuart Mark Turner - Economics Editor
With private business suffering from the twin effects of a general economic downturn, in no small part due to the collapse of the housing market and capital gains taxation which prevents investors using profits generated in one business to invest in another, therefore boosting the amount of jobs available.
It [...]