Cutting the 50p tax rate – Political suicide?
There has been a lot of talk this week of cutting the 50p tax band. That’s not surprising – the people who pay it are almost by definition the most influential and so can make sure their views are...
View ArticleHousing benefit – an issue of fairness
On Maslow’s hierarchy of needs shelter comes right down at the base. It is essential to us. However where is the politician celebrating when houses become cheaper for us? Instead the media and...
View ArticleAnnoying adverts
What TV advert do you find most annoying ? Maybe it’s one for those comparison websites or one selling beauty products to the gullable? Me? I hate the Halifax advert so much I shout at the TV if it...
View ArticleThe government’s housing policy is laughable
One hopes that the government’s announcement today that it intends to take on the risk of lending money to first time buyers is just a PR stunt designed to make it look like it is “doing something”. It...
View ArticleFunding the Voluntary Sector
Some might argue that with £200 billion spent on welfare each year (up in real terms from around £150 billion seven years ago) there is little need for a voluntary sector. However, the government gives...
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