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Dark and Perilous Times - 2024

I was perusing the major UK newspapers this morning, full of gloom, doom and political sleaze as usual, and my mind drifted to the line from William Shakespeare's Henry VI, Part 2, Act IV, Scene 2, that says: "Let's kill all the lawyers." Many commentators interpret this line as criticism of how lawyers maintain the "privilege" of the "wealthy and powerful"...
Campbell M Gold | 16 Oct 2024

Will the Real Kier Starmer Please Stand Up

Keir Starmer, the UK Labour PM, has been criticised for his potential alignment with elitist tendencies at Davos 2024. While attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) in January 2024, Starmer’s comments and actions have raised concerns about his commitment to democratic principles.
Campbell M Gold | 09 Oct 2024

Workshy Britain - A Mounting Problem

The UK government is facing increasing pressure to address the issue of unemployment, as data reveals that 9.4 million Britons are neither employed nor actively seeking work. This accounts for over a fifth of the working-age population and includes a near-record number of individuals on long-term sickness leave.
Campbell M Gold | 14 Aug 2024

The Digital Pound - A New Form of UK Money?

This document is a Consultation Paper issued jointly by the Bank of England and HM Treasury concerning the "digital pound." It seeks feedback on the policy and technical work undertaken so far to inform a future decision on whether or not to progress with building and launching a digital pound.
Campbell M Gold | 11 Aug 2024
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