Brexit: a silver lining for Bremainers?

Brexit: a silver lining for Bremainers?

by | Jun 24, 2016 | All

I found the result of the EU referendum deeply troubling. This is partly because we’re turning our back on Europe. We’re rejecting an institution which, despite its faults, has meant that we’ve had peace across the Channel for more than seventy...
Odds and polls – what the Brexit numbers mean

Odds and polls – what the Brexit numbers mean

by | Jun 20, 2016 | All

The referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU is now only a few days away. This means that there is more focus than ever on the opinion polls. But as well as these polls, we also have the odds on the referendum being quoted by a large number of bookmakers –...
The lifetime ISA – what’s it worth?

The lifetime ISA – what’s it worth?

by | Mar 21, 2016 | All, Investment

A lot of attention in the recent UK budget has been focussed on the launch of “lifetime ISAs” (or “LISAs” – yes, that’s the reason for the picture…). On the face of it, these seem very tax-efficient. For every £4,000 invested,...
Figures of Death (2016)

Figures of Death (2016)

by | Feb 25, 2016 | All, Books, Library

When the car driven by insurance tycoon Neil Barraclough swerves off the road, killing both him and his much younger wife Ellen, it is written off as yet another unfortunate road accident. But when temperamental Yorkshire detective Steven Norfolk takes a closer look,...
The deflation myth

The deflation myth

by | Feb 24, 2016 | All, Industry News

Although inflation seems to be edging up, there are still fears the UK will slip into deflation. This is important because deflation can be bad for the economy. However, one of the key reasons given for this assertion is that “if prices are falling, then people...