23 March 2017 The politics of envy Mr Osborne’s portfolio by John Watson For lovers of humbug, the comments on George Osborne’s appointment to the editorship of the Evening Standard provide a rich vein to mine. Some focus on the confidential knowledge which he gained as Chancellor, Sir Gordon Downey, one time Parliamentary Commissioner for… Continue reading Issue 97: 2017 03 23 : The Politics of Envy – Osborne’s portfolio (John Watson)
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Issue 77:2016 10 27: Week in Brief (Financial)
27 October 2016 Week in Brief:BUSINESS AND THE CITY THE PRICE OF PLEASURE: The effects of the weak pound are starting to hit British consumers where it hurts – in their sweet tooth. Nestle, the Swiss domiciled chocolate and food manufacturer who own the former Rowntree’s brand in the UK, have announced that they will… Continue reading Issue 77:2016 10 27: Week in Brief (Financial)
Issue59: 2016 06 23:Week in Brief Financial
23 June 2016 Week In Brief: BUSINESS AND THE CITY GO EAST, YOUNG PERSON: About a decade ago it was almost impossible to get a Business Class Flight to India. Many western businesses saw liberalisation by the then Indian government as an opportunity to get into one of the world’s fastest expanding economies. The tax… Continue reading Issue59: 2016 06 23:Week in Brief Financial
Issue56:2016 06 02:Week in Brief Financial
02 June 2016 Week In Brief: BUSINESS AND THE CITY PARKING A PROFIT: Blackstone, the American owned private equity business which had a good time in the recession buying lots of assets at bargain prices, especially in the property and banking sectors, is cashing in one of its big holdings. It is selling, through… Continue reading Issue56:2016 06 02:Week in Brief Financial
Issue 38: 2016 01 28: Week in Brief Financial
28 January 2016 Week in Brief: BUSINESS AND THE CITY ROOMS TO RENT: 50 CENTS: Not if the Chancellor has anything to do with it. The Treasury produced squeals of pain and anger when it changed the tax regime on mortgages taken by private landlords to acquire buy-to-let property, limiting landlords on how much loan… Continue reading Issue 38: 2016 01 28: Week in Brief Financial
