Monday, 18 November 2013

Rise of the super-rich - Politics.co.uk

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"We should stop any bashing or moaning or preaching or bitching and simply give thanks for the prodigious sums of money that they are contributing to the tax revenues of this country"

A recovery for the few

Post-recession Britain: Exec pay jumps 14% while average wages increase by just 0.7%

Big Money: Exec pay gap with average wages

Britain's emergence from recession is being felt much more strongly among high earners than normal workers, according to new data.

Boris Johnson: Super-rich an oppressed minority like homeless people

Johnson: "It is my duty to stick up for every put-upon minority in the city"

London mayor says wealthy should be protected from "bullying" and awarded automatic knighthoods.

Troubles north of the border

Independent Scotland would have debt above 100% of national income

The IFS study will make it harder for Salmon to defend his white paper later this month

An independent Scotland would have to massively raise taxes or cut spending to put its long-term debt on a sustainable footing, new research has revealed.

Ukip's Scotland operation falls apart

Farage surveys the scene at the Ukip conference. The party is facing problems in Scotland but won financial backing from Paul Sykes

Ukip's attempt to get a foothold in Scottish politics appeared to be falling apart today, after six of its nine European candidates quit.

Olympic losers

The north was the real loser of the Olympics

Olympic legacy failed to stretch beyond London

The Olympic games created just seven jobs in the North East, report finds.

Comment and Analysis

The word 'gay' is sometimes used disparagingly. Get over it.

Censored: Campaigners want to clamp down on the word 'gay'

Stonewall and Mumsnet's new campaign is neither desirable or achievable.

Comment: The Roma are hardworking people who don't deserve to be slandered by David Blunkett

Yaron Matras: 'It is unacceptable to generalise about the behaviour of people on the basis of their ethnicity.'

Look beyond the fear-mongering headlines and you'll discover an enterprising, stateless people trying to make ends meet.

CIOT: Low income campaigners call for wider universal credit pilot

LITRG is calling for the Government to introduce a revised pilot of the new universal credit system.

Cogent: New Online Skillsstore for the Science Industries

Cogent and the National Skills Academy Process Industries, has today launched Skillsstore.com.

NASUWT "disappointed" that Education Secretary "resorted to provocation"

NASUWT comments on the ongoing dispute with the Secretary of State for Education.

CPA: Construction survey indicates broader growth ahead

The Construction Trade Survey shows construction activity rose for the second consecutive quarter in Q3.

3M: Fantastic makeovers film showcased on Peter Andre's 60 Minute Makeover

Original covers for radiators by Couture Cases will be showcased on Peter Andre's 60 Minute Makeover.

The world looks up to English education as an international benchmark - Cambridge Assessment

Britain is at the heart of overseas educational investment - and Cambridge Assessment is a key player.

BSIA South East event challenges perception of ‘victimless’ business crime

Business crime should never be dismissed as low level, or victimless.

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