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
A not so quiet Parliamentary recess
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by Lydia Smith - Political Affairs Editor
Usually Parliamentary recess is a wind down in the political world, with assistants getting a well deserved break but this year all things political have kept on going.
Where do I start, Russia and the Georgian invasion, Obama and the will he wont he running mate debate, Gordo on his [...]
Aug
22
Transport and the Economy
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by Stuart Mark Turner - Economics Editor
When anybody discusses the state of the British rail system it is quite clear that many consider it to be a disgrace and I would agree with this statement. Trains are not fast enough, punctual enough nor cheap enough when compared with our main competitors. This is a great [...]
Aug
22
The power and the people
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by Lydia Smith - Political Affairs Editor
Considering that we are going through a turbulent economic time, is it really appropriate to be pushing for green issues, especially when the objection by such activists is on a power plant that will reduce people’s power bills?
There has been a camp set up near Kingsnorth power station in [...]
Aug
22
by Lydia Smith - Political Editor
The Lisbon Treaty must be one of the most resilient pieces of legislation in world history. Despite receiving a “non” vote from France as well as from Sweden and now the Irish, the treaty is set for another comeback.
For shock number four, the European Union is expected to force Ireland [...]
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 [...]