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Category Archives: Economics
Too feted to fail?
The stories of Government interventions that are emerging from the ashes of Kids Company show that long before the doors were closed on the charity, that too many strings were being pulled in secret using our money. Whilst in time I … Continue reading
Posted in Charities, Economics, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Entrepreneur, Iain Dale, Kids Company, Michelle Mone
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The Problem with Apprenticeships
I have the privilege of working for a company that is expanding, and we have recently taken on a new employee. It has been a great disappointment for us that despite the various incentives on offer, we cannot take advantage … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Education, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Apprenticeship, Audio Visual, Government
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Problems with wind?
Last Wednesday, Energy Secretary and MP for Hastings & Rye spoke at a conference that was discussing offshore wind power. Ms Rudd warned delegates that subsidies for offshore wind will need to be “progressively reduced” in order to keep the public on … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Environment, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Amber Rudd, Wind Farms, Windpower
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A fascinating line up
Snap shots can be very misleading and it is perhaps unfair to criticise public leaders for their identity. White middle class, middle aged (or older) men cannot help being so, I am one. However leaders of local Government and business partnerships are … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Diversity, Peter Jones, South East LEP
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They are right to be concerned
In a society which has seen an unparalleled growth in zero hours contracts and reduced growth in pay, the fact that we also have worryingly low levels of productivity should certainly raise the question of there being a link between these factors. … Continue reading
A celebration, 2 weeks too late
The celebrations for the positive contributions for our nation of immigration is something many of us are thrilled at. With his comments today in the Telegraph Fraser Nelson is saying many of the things that I and many others have … Continue reading
We need a UK Social Index
The impact of any major political change is assessed through a number of mechanisms. One of these is the FTSE100 which reflects the share value of the 100 largest publicly listed companies. If a political policy or anticipated election is … Continue reading
Posted in Charities, Economics, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Foodbanks, FTSE, FTSE 100 Index, Personal Debt, Street Homelessness
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We need a Government with integrity
The shortcomings in yesterdays list of ‘5000’ businesses which apparently want David Cameron and George Osborne to continue with their plan has become shredded at the edges. As this blog amply demonstrates there are dozens of duplications. There is no excuse for this, even … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Conservative Party, Daily Telegraph, Karren Brady, SME
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Lets hear more from SMEs
It is encouraging that Conservative Central Command have put the views of SMEs at the forefront of their campaign today. Whilst I personally do not share the desire of the 5,000 businesses featured on todays Telegraph that David Cameron and George Osborne should … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged David Cameron, George Osborne, Karren Brady, SME
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