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Nelson Mandela
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So Long Mandela

From the outburst in the media, you might have been excused for thinking that Nelson Mandela’s death was sudden and unexpected. On the other hand, when he was allowed to return home three months ago to continue his fight against a lung infection, it was against a background of...
Posted On 08 Dec 2013
, By Tim Maidment
Retirement Nest Egg
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I’ll be Working Until When?

So, the Autumn Statement has begun, but I have to admit I’m furious about the statements surrounding the decision to increase the pension age at an even faster rate than before. Some incredibly broad brush justifications were rolled out for this that seem to suggest that a cookie...
Posted On 05 Dec 2013
, By Tim Maidment
Its Budget Time
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What Families Can Expect From The Autumn Statement

By comparison with the 2012 Autumn Statement, Thursday is expected to be a lot less like a mini-Budget. Last year saw huge interventions in people’s personal financial situations, so what are we expecting to see affect people’s wallets this time around? The hope of course is that...
Posted On 04 Dec 2013
, By Tim Maidment
Checking the Details
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Business Rate Rises To Be Capped

On Thursday George Osborne, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, will be giving his Autumn Statement. As is generally traditional these days, the headline elements of that speech are already being shared around to raise interest and political capital. On Monday we had confirmation of...
Posted On 04 Dec 2013
, By Tim Maidment
UK Newspapers
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Headline Angst

I found myself in something of a dilemma while looking at the papers this week. I have this cherished mental image – perhaps foolishly – of being a generally reasonable and moderately self-aware individual. Moreover, I generally tend to have a default position of repugnance...
Posted On 29 Nov 2013
, By Tim Maidment
Burning Money
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Energy Firms Allege They Have Been Asked To Freeze Prices By The Government

Months after howls of derision met the Labour Party’s pledge to set a hold on energy bills for twenty months if they win the next election, the Conservative-led coalition has been embarrassed by suggestions that they have asked the main six energy providers to not put up their...
Posted On 29 Nov 2013
, By Tim Maidment
Heathrow UK Border Control sign
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Downing Street Still Pushing For EU Immigration Reforms

The imminent lifting on restrictions on free movement for Romanian and Bulgarian nationals to live and work in the UK continues to spark controversy as the government pledges to limit EU immigrant access to benefits. Plans are already being pushed forward to introduce a range of...
Posted On 27 Nov 2013
, By Tim Maidment
free-hugs-arrest
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Saudi men arrested for giving free hugs

Two men who decided to try to bring some much needed happiness to the streets of Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh has been arrested for engaging in “exotic practices”. Yesterday, CNN Arabic reported the arrest of two Saudi nationals buy the state’s religious police. The...
Posted On 22 Nov 2013
, By Steven Moore
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