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The depressing housing market

The depressing housing market

I keep seeing these contradictory reports regarding the housing market and it makes me wonder if it’s government propaganda or the media trying to mislead us.  First, they said that… Read more »

The BBC’s bullying tactics

The BBC’s bullying tactics

I actually find myself applauding Simon Cowell’s diplomatic approach to this silly battle between ITV and the BBC. The BBC is funded by the general viewing public, with the TV… Read more »

Is the BBC worth the increase in license fee?

Is the BBC worth the increase in license fee?

First of all, let me reiterate: I am a Fool.  Forgive me if my comments may sound idiotic.  Should I be forced to pay a license fee to the BBC,… Read more »

Money, money, money

Money, money, money

Though the expense scandal is not over, and Jacqui Smith has still not declared her true and accurate primary residence, she will be under lukewarm fire from the police regarding… Read more »

What about the public sector?

What about the public sector?

Now that the public have had a taste of MPs expenses, will they be bloodthirsty enough to demand immediate information about the public sector?  Maybe, like Lord Foulkes, they’ll go… Read more »

Will work-week opt-out help or hurt?

Will work-week opt-out help or hurt?

What will the working week opt-out mean for the UK?  There was considerable debate when the EU limited the weekly work time to 48 hours.  However, several member states have… Read more »

No satisfactory answers to MPs expenses

No satisfactory answers to MPs expenses

We are in a recession. The government has rolled out the new budget, saying that we will be in debt for quite a well.  In order to offset those debts,… Read more »