02 February 2017 Sir Thomas Dalyell of the Binns, Bart. One of the greatest of the awkward squad by J.R.Thomas If you were wondering to whom we could be possibly referring, try “Tam Dalyell”, hero, or villain, depending on perspective and taste, of the Belgrano incident and many other Parliamentary controversies. Sir Thomas – never,… Continue reading Issue 90:2016 02 02: Sir Thomas Dalyell (J.R.Thomas)
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Issue 11: 2015 07 16: Week in Brief: UK NEWS
16 July 2015 Week in Brief: UK NEWS BUDGET: Figures from the Institute of Fiscal Studies indicate that in many cases an increase in pay to the new national living wage will not compensate low-paid working families for the reduction of benefits proposed in the budget. TREASURY COMMAND PAPER: In “Fixing the foundations: Creating a… Continue reading Issue 11: 2015 07 16: Week in Brief: UK NEWS
Issue 10: 2015 07 09: Week in Brief: UK NEWS
09 July 2015 Week in Brief: UK NEWS BUDGET: Mr Osborne’s second budget for this year included measures and proposals to introduce a new living wage for those over 25, beginning at £7.20 an hour and rising to £9 an hour by 2020; to increase the personal allowance to £11,000 next year with a view… Continue reading Issue 10: 2015 07 09: Week in Brief: UK NEWS
