Friday, 6 February 2015

Tax avoidance 'on an industrial scale' - Politics.co.uk

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"Contrary to its denials, the tax arrangements PwC promotes bear all the characteristics of a mass-marketed tax avoidance scheme" 

Tax avoidance

PwC promoting tax avoidance 'on an industrial scale'

Multinational corporations are being advised on minimising their taxes, according to the PAC committee

Firms told to funnel profits to Luxemburg to escape paying tax

Hung parliament maths

Even if Labour gets fewer seats, it might still win the election

Parliamentary arithmetic: Labour can form a government even with fewer seats

In the baffling world of hung parliaments, Labour can still win the advantage even if it falls behind the Tories

Out today: Selma

Review: Selma

British actor David Oyelowo inhabits the role of Martin Luther King in a way American actors might have struggled with

The first Martin Luthor King biopic from a major studio proves complex, adult and emotionally satisfying

NEA has launched the Heat Heroes Awards 2015

The Awards aim to recognise individuals within communities in England and Wales who have made a significant contribution to helping those struggling with the effects of fuel poverty.

Rowan Williams heads religious leaders in call for fair study of Humanism in schools

28 religious leaders have called on schools minister Nick Gibb to reverse the Government’s decision to exclude an annex on Humanism from new RS GCSEs and preclude similar systematic study from AS and A levels.

American engineer wins coveted prize for engineering solution to medical issue

Dr Robert Langer has been announced as the winner of the 2015 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering (QE Prize), for controlled release large molecule drug delivery - an engineering solution to a medical issue.

BASC members quiz MPs on shooting

More than 130 BASC members quizzed a panel of senior politicians on shooting at a meeting in the Grand Committee Room of the House of Commons.

From Ireland to India: record numbers pass international tax exams in 2014

The CIOT is pleased to announce that, following the introduction of a second exam session to meet growing demand, a record 803 candidates from 56 countries and territories sat ADIT (Advanced Diploma in International Taxation) exams in 2014.

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Thursday, 5 February 2015

Will you stay up for Clegg? - Politics.co.uk

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"Of course I'm not a Tory. Far from it."

Lib Dem woes

The Lib Dem lead balloon strategy

Lib Dems aren't going to be helped by today's austerity announcements

The Liberal Democrats are unveiling an unappealing election strategy: more austerity. Good luck with that.

Decapitation: Nick Clegg set for the chop

Goodbye: New poll suggests Clegg could be out of a job

New polls suggests Clegg and Alexander could be out of a job

In other news

PMQs verdict: So one-sided it was hard to watch

Conservative MPs are now so confident they can barely think straight

The only reasonable conclusion that any sane and logical person could make from this week's PMQs is that Miliband is finished. And yet...

Cyclists are to blame for road deaths: TfL board member

Cyclists now make up a majority of vehicles during the rush hour in some parts of London

TfL board members attempt to block Johnson's cycle safety plans

Drug war

Why is Europe refusing to change course on drugs?

Members of the European parliament hold 'Je Suis Charlie' signs last month. But bravery on drug laws is often lacking on the continent.

As the world shifts to a more liberal position on drugs, is Europe being left behind?

Rowan Williams heads religious leaders in call for fair study of Humanism in schools

28 religious leaders have called on schools minister Nick Gibb to reverse the Government’s decision to exclude an annex on Humanism from new RS GCSEs and preclude similar systematic study from AS and A levels.

American engineer wins coveted prize for engineering solution to medical issue

Dr Robert Langer has been announced as the winner of the 2015 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering (QE Prize), for controlled release large molecule drug delivery - an engineering solution to a medical issue.

BASC members quiz MPs on shooting

More than 130 BASC members quizzed a panel of senior politicians on shooting at a meeting in the Grand Committee Room of the House of Commons.

HMRC penalties – towards a fairer and more effective regime?

Campaigners for those on low incomes have commended HMRC for opening up the debate about the tax penalty regime.

NASUWT comments on David Cameron's announcement

Chris Keates: 'The announcement on the Conservatives’ continuing drive for academisation comes as no surprise.'

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Wednesday, 4 February 2015

Tories plagued by mindless confidence - Politics.co.uk

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"Bye bye"

Tory over-confidence

PMQs verdict: So one-sided it was hard to watch

Conservative MPs are now so confident they can barely think straight

The only reasonable conclusion that any sane and logical person could make from this week's PMQs is that Miliband is finished. And yet...

Labour's Scottish collapse reveals a wider rot in their support

Ed Miliband faces a huge task to win back core voters

Ed Miliband's party have ignored their core voters for too long

Cycling deaths

Cyclists are to blame for road deaths: TfL board member

Cyclists now make up a majority of vehicles during the rush hour in some parts of London

TfL board members attempt to block Johnson's cycle safety plans

Drug war

Why is Europe refusing to change course on drugs?

Members of the European parliament hold 'Je Suis Charlie' signs last month. But bravery on drug laws is often lacking on the continent.

As the world shifts to a more liberal position on drugs, is Europe being left behind?

Green party scrutiny

Comment: The knives are out for the Green party

The Green party's membership is rising - but it is facing a new type of scrutiny of its policies

Opponents of the Green party are trying to discredit those who want a fairer and more equal society.

Inside the Commons

How embarrassing is the BBC's Inside The Commons for parliament's bigwigs?

BBC film crew had rare access to film MPs at work

Will Cockerell's documentary improve or damage parliament's image?

HMRC penalties – towards a fairer and more effective regime?

Campaigners for those on low incomes have commended HMRC for opening up the debate about the tax penalty regime.

NASUWT comments on David Cameron's announcement

Chris Keates: 'The announcement on the Conservatives’ continuing drive for academisation comes as no surprise.'

Fracking for shale gas - the UK needs this and we can do it safely while protecting the environment

Britain’s £50 Billion chemical industry has stated fracking for shale gas is of economic importance to the country, will protect jobs and can be done in a safe way that does not damage the environment.

‘End Blasphemy Laws’: BHA supports new international campaign seeking repeal of blasphemy laws around the world

A new campaign aiming to bring an end to blasphemy laws around the world launches today.

NASUWT comments on secondary performance league tables

Chris Keates: 'Every year the Coalition Government has changed the basis on which school performance is measured'.

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Tuesday, 3 February 2015

Evel is here - Politics.co.uk

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"All options regarding 'English Votes for English Laws' are sadly a step closer to weakening the Union"

Evel

English votes for English laws: Hague has failed to unite the Tory party

William Hague outlines the Conservatives' answer to the West Lothian Question today

William Hague is standing up this morning to declare the Conservatives' clear preferred solution on English votes for English laws - despite failing to unify his party.

Comment: English votes for English laws will weaken the Union

England's political future will be shaped by the outcome of the Evel debate

English votes for English laws is a separatist measure - but at least William Hague's version is the least separatist of all.

Rule 35

Rule 35: How Britain knowingly detains victims of torture

Hear no evil: Rule 35 fails to protect torture victims

New evidence shows the safeguards set up to protect victims of torture are falling apart - but is it ignorance or willful blindness?

Tory election failure

The Tory attacks on Labour are failing. Will they change course?

The Tories' coordinated attacks on Labour are not shifting the polls

There is little sign voters are returning to the Conservatives

Victory in immigration case

Immigrant stories: The psychotherapist and the letter of proof

Immigrant stories: Mariam Harley Miller

She had the proof of her right to stay, but she was already lost in a system which made no sense.

HMRC penalties – towards a fairer and more effective regime?

Campaigners for those on low incomes have commended HMRC for opening up the debate about the tax penalty regime.

NASUWT comments on David Cameron's announcement

Chris Keates: 'The announcement on the Conservatives’ continuing drive for academisation comes as no surprise.'

Fracking for shale gas - the UK needs this and we can do it safely while protecting the environment

Britain’s £50 Billion chemical industry has stated fracking for shale gas is of economic importance to the country, will protect jobs and can be done in a safe way that does not damage the environment.

‘End Blasphemy Laws’: BHA supports new international campaign seeking repeal of blasphemy laws around the world

A new campaign aiming to bring an end to blasphemy laws around the world launches today.

NASUWT comments on secondary performance league tables

Chris Keates: 'Every year the Coalition Government has changed the basis on which school performance is measured'.

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Monday, 2 February 2015

'Stop moaning and do some work' - Politics.co.uk

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"Your industry will be rewarded"

Tristram Hunt

Tristram Hunt tells parent to 'stop moaning and do some work'

Tristram Hunt: Back of the class

Labour's shadow education secretary upsets potential voters on education

Another day, another MoJ disaster

Not even the MoJ understands what it is doing today

Justice: But has enough planning gone into today's announcement?

New plans coming into force today are not understood by the probation workers tasked with implementing them

Prisoner book ban comes to an end

Book ban undone: After nearly a year of campaigning, the book ban finally comes to an end

The ban on prisoners receiving books in prison was brought to an end yesterday, after new regulations were introduced by the Ministry of Justice.

Who'd want to be Ed Miliband?

Who'd want to be Ed Miliband? Why Labour has to fight on three fronts

Things look black for Ed Miliband

Labour does not look like a party that, as Douglas Alexander claimed yesterday, is "going on to victory". Even if Ed Miliband becomes prime minister, the left looks weak.

Tasers

Police say they need tasers to combat terror – but where's the evidence?

Police fire Tasers as they break through a barricade during evictionions from Dale Farm travellers camp in 2011

There are signs of mission creep in the police's use of this potentially deadly weapon

NASUWT comments on David Cameron's announcement

Chris Keates: 'The announcement on the Conservatives’ continuing drive for academisation comes as no surprise.'

Fracking for shale gas - the UK needs this and we can do it safely while protecting the environment

Britain’s £50 Billion chemical industry has stated fracking for shale gas is of economic importance to the country, will protect jobs and can be done in a safe way that does not damage the environment.

‘End Blasphemy Laws’: BHA supports new international campaign seeking repeal of blasphemy laws around the world

A new campaign aiming to bring an end to blasphemy laws around the world launches today.

NASUWT comments on secondary performance league tables

Chris Keates: 'Every year the Coalition Government has changed the basis on which school performance is measured'.

BASC NI meets new Justice Committee Chairman

The new Chair of the Northern Ireland Committee for Justice met representatives the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), to discuss issues affecting shooting in Northern Ireland.

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