BP Jobs Cut is a Wake Up Call for Independence Supporters
Today’s announcement by BP that they will be cutting jobs in North East Scotland as a result of falling oil … More BP Jobs Cut is a Wake Up Call for Independence Supporters
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Vince shows Labour how to deal with Bankers’ Bonuses
Yesterday Ed Miliband said RBS chief should not get a bonus, today Vince shows him how to make that happen
Robin Hood or Court Jester?
On paper the Robin Hood Tax sounds like a good idea. An understanding of how investment banks and markets have to work, demonstrates that it would be counterproductive to the objectives of banking reform.
Ed Milliband risks being linked with deficit deniers
Blog post in The Economist, about the timing of Ed Milliband’s speech on March 26. Ends with excellent analysis of the state of the argument around the scale and timing of the UK government getting spending under control.
Income Tax Cut for Thousands in Angus & Mearns
With a new tax year round the corners, thousands of people in Angus, Mearns, Kincardineshire and Aberdeenshire will benefit from the increase
SNP’s withdrawal of TCRF cash a bitter blow for Brechin
The SNP Government’s decision not to release the remainder of Brechin’s Town Centre Regeneration Funding is a bitter blow for attempts to give the town centre a boost.