Category Archives: Economics

A strange subject to write about for someone who sometimes struggles to add up. However this is economics as it applies to the social and cultural fabric of our lives together.

A failure to understand?

Posted on September 2, 2016 by ianchisnall

Theresa May and the other leaders of the G20 are in for a ‘treat’. Not only has the Industrial activity which usually takes place in Hangzhou been switched off for their visit which means that the accompanying pollution is being … Continue reading →

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A tragically unequal society

Posted on August 12, 2016 by ianchisnall

Two recent pieces of news surely must lead to a proper review of public policy, at least as far as inheritance taxes and minimum or so called national living wage are concerned. They are not connected and they are only … Continue reading →

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The need for real expertise

Posted on July 31, 2016 by ianchisnall

It is vital that if the BBC or indeed any other major broadcaster intends to explore the rights and wrongs of a given issue, that they choose guest ‘experts’ who really understand their subject. To choose people who appear authoritative, … Continue reading →

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Openreach? or a closed shop?

Posted on July 30, 2016 by ianchisnall

The news from the early part of this week that OFCOM will force a legal distinction to be created between BT and its broadband infrastructure subsidiary, Openreach and in effect create a seperate company within a company is potentially very … Continue reading →

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Asleep at the wheel again?

Posted on July 29, 2016 by ianchisnall

Running our government must be challenging at the best of times and there are numerous unexpected events which occur from time to time, and which demand that the Prime Minister and her/his team appear to have a plan, even if … Continue reading →

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Small Business regulations

Posted on July 22, 2016 by ianchisnall

The debates in our media regarding how much impact Brexit has had on our economy have focused almost exclusively on the value of the pound compared to the dollar and Euro and the performance of stock market indexes such as … Continue reading →

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Food waste – time to write

Posted on July 18, 2016 by ianchisnall

Last Monday Parliaments Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee launched an inquiry into the economic, social, and environmental impact of food waste in England. They have invited people to write to them over the next few months with a … Continue reading →

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Brexit begins to take shape

Posted on July 12, 2016 by ianchisnall

Over the last few months there were numerous promises and indeed a number of patronising statements made by people arguing for us to leave the EU, ridiculing the idea that our access to European markets would be ended just because … Continue reading →

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A bit of a mess

Posted on July 2, 2016 by ianchisnall

The European Trade Commissioner, Cecilia Malmstrom spoke on Thursday evening of our impending departure from the European Union and announced guidance regarding the process we would need to follow as a nation. Following a meeting of the European Council which … Continue reading →

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The Greater Brighton Region

Posted on June 18, 2016 by ianchisnall

This week a national website that specialises in promoting public sector jobs has advertised a well paid role in the Sussex area. The post which is described as an exciting opportunity is Policy and Projects Manager for an organisation known … Continue reading →

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