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A case for a negative Land Value Tax?
Land Value Tax, or Annual Ground Rent, is criticised by some for being a tax that hits large landowners with…
The UK’s undergraduate fees system is broken, and here’s why
The UK has had a student loan system for tuition fees since the Blair government introduced them in 1998 That…
No money, no passport, and a long way from home?
No money, no passport, abroad. How can we help someone? Something a little different from me today. And it's fresh…
Income tax rises for Scotland
The Scottish Government announced income tax rises in its budget for 2018. Do these achieve what they claim to achieve?…
Universal Basic Income – Can we afford it?
To pay UBI - a basic income to everyone - tax rises are inevitable. But it really is just smoke…
Why new council housing is right for the UK
Theresa May announces 25,000 new council homes in the biggest programme since the 1970s The announcement of 25,000 new council…
UK pension reform – what happens next?
Until recently, the 2000s have seen some major pension reforms. What might the next development be? UK pensions used to…
Underweight, Overweight or Allocating Free?
Investment decisions often lead to questions about being underweight or overweight. What does this imply? Using words with prepositions in…
The UK housing market – problems and solutions
It's widely acknowledged that UK house prices, especially in London and the South East, have risen to levels which makes…
Land Value Tax – 7 myths busted
Land Value Tax is starting to gain traction, but should you believe all the criticisms of it? As with all…