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Tag Archives: Tax
The “just add an egg” theory of taxation
Before we all rush to agree with Nick, is it in fact fair and right to increase the personal tax allowance to £10,000? Is it, as Tim Montgomerie suggests, ‘One Nation’ for Britain to be split so markedly between the … Continue reading
Reviewing our budget properly every ten years
I read somewhere – and have entirely forgotten where – recently a new idea for government spending. That every ten years (say), the government should have a requirement to cut (say) ten per cent from its spending. I have no … Continue reading
Posted in Economics
Tagged Future-building, Public services, Public Spending, Responsibility, Tax
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The City – time to cherish rather than to bash?
Banker bashing has become one of the most popular sports of recent times, politicians of all colours and hue strive to be identified with ‘good’ industries, almost any industry, rather than the City. All the talk is of casino capitalism, … Continue reading
Posted in Economics
Tagged 50p tax rate, City, Economy, Institutions, Occupy London Stock Exchange, Responsibility, Social responsibility, Tax
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Is the government doing enough?
There’s an interesting article on politicalbetting.com this morning, asking whether the government is trying to do too much in one term. I’ve pondered this before, but from a different angle – asking whether the Coalition agreement was being progressed through … Continue reading
Posted in General
Tagged Big Society, Economy, Education, Health, Localism, Making a Difference, Process, Tax, Welfare
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The Right’s ideological flinch against taxes
Respublica have published a document on how to encourage local retailing. The proposal to give councils the power to impose a tax on out-of-town stores – the proceeds of which may be used to reduce business rates on small retailers … Continue reading