That Jersey black hole - and my 2007 forecast that it would happen
Wednesday, December 9th, 2015As yesterday’s Guardian article on the mess Jersey finds itself in noted, that island is facing a financial black hole of £125 million a year.
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Where is the political moderation needed to be credible in the eyes of populace?
Tuesday, December 1st, 2015I have already noted the rotten culture at the heart of Jersey’s economy and society this morning, but before anyone get’s too smug it’s important
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A spot of bother for KPMG
Thursday, November 26th, 2015I note this in the Irish Times this afternoon: Disputes between the big accountancy companies and and tax authorities are common enough. But the decision
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Over 100 NGOs and key supporters sign Open Government Network evidence to the Freedom of Information Commission
Saturday, November 21st, 2015I am happy to share the following published last night by the Open Government Network. If you scroll right down you will note I was
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The scale of Base Erosion and Profits Shifting
Tuesday, November 10th, 2015The following is reproduced from the Tax Justice Network blog, because of the importance of the findings to which it refers: One of the most
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In praise of Kilkenomics
Sunday, November 8th, 2015I am writing this as I am about to leave Kilkenny in Ireland, having done five gigs on Friday and Saturday at the Kilkenomics festival of,
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It really is time for the EU to tackle tax dodging
Thursday, November 5th, 2015The following letter, to which I am a signatory, is in the Guardian this morning: One year ago, the LuxLeaks scandal revealed publicly the content
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To Montreal
Saturday, October 31st, 2015I admit to being only an occasional blogger on Saturday morning. Even the most passionate of bloggers must take some time off. This morning, however,
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Ten years in the campaign for tax justice - we have a long way to go
Friday, October 30th, 2015The following is a blog by John Christensen of the Tax Justice Network first posted on the Open Democracy website to mark the publication of the
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