Mike Parr, whose comments many readers here will recognise, is one-third of an email discussion group I also belong to; the third member uses the
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On 9 August 2007, BNP Paribas announced that it had suspended withdrawals from three investment funds, effective from 7 August The funds held securities linked
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The FT notes this morning that: Chancellor John Healey will help first-time homebuyers, tackle high energy costs and announce a series of “everyday fixes” in
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How do I know AI will cost jobs? Because Microsoft has said so. As the FT notes this morning: Microsoft will offer buyout packages to
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A commentator asked here last night, in the context of the discussion on neoliberalism: Who is your audience and what do you want them to
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Is Britain facing another financial crisis? I believe it is. But the real danger is not government debt, despite what Chancellor John Healey is likely
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There has been a lot of feedback on my presntation style over the weekemnd. When I had 800,000 media views over the weekend, based on
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Over the weekend, the latest opinion polls suggested Labour might now have 30% electoral support, with Reform enjoying 22%, the Conservatives at 20%, the Greens
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Elections, and election results, dominate this morning’s news. President Lula has won in Brazil, against expectations. The result is tight, with Lula winning just over
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