Author Archives: Adrian - Page 4
Bank of England warns that vote to leave EU risks a credit crunch
Financial policy committee also warns of possible run on sterling and higher interest rates for mortgages in boost for remain…
Choices for Scotland in May 2016
In May, Scotland chooses its Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) for probably the next five years. What do the…
Keith Emerson tribute: When ELP were the biggest band in the world
Yesterday we learned of the sad passing of Keith Emerson In early-mid 1970s UK, there were a small number of…
Taxation in a Democracy
Some say taxation is theft. Others say it's a social contract. How do we explain taxation in a democracy? Tax…
Crowdfunding adventures continue
Last year, crowdfunding was not much more than a word to me But now I've got my hands just a…
Multiculturalism and Capitalism
To the vociferous right wing in the UK, multiculturalism and capitalism have little in common Multiculturalism is considered to be…
Corporation Tax – has it had its day?
So Google has agreed to pay £130m tax to the UK government. What does this say about our tax system?…
Time to replace Stamp Duty with a Property Wealth Tax
Stamp Duty Land Tax is levied on people moving house. It's an illogical way of taxing people. What can be…
David Bowie Special – the story of Bowie Bonds
David Bowie passed away on 10 January 2016. Best known for his music, he also holds a unique place in…
Crowdfunding comes of age
Crowdfunding is an old idea which is starting to boom with more and more funding platforms coming online It's hard…