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The ā€˜tax the rich’ plan has predictably backfired. ā€œBloomberg analysis shows a big spike in departing business leaders over recent months, with more than 4,400 disclosing an overseas move in the last year. A wave of recent studies warn the UK will lose thousands of jobs and

The ā€˜tax the rich’ plan has predictably  backfired.

ā€œBloomberg analysis shows a big spike in departing business leaders over recent months, with more than 4,400 disclosing an overseas move in the last year. 

A wave of recent studies warn the UK will lose thousands of jobs and
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Amongst all the doom and gloom it’s great to see a small British company do so well. IPO’d recently at 2.5p - and almost at Ā£2.00 now. Congratulations The Smarter Web Company Andrew Webley (Not advice)

Amongst all the doom and gloom it’s great to see a small British company do so well.

IPO’d recently at 2.5p - and almost at Ā£2.00 now.

Congratulations <a href="/smarterwebuk/">The Smarter Web Company</a> <a href="/asjwebley/">Andrew Webley</a> 

(Not advice)
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It’s Father’s Day. This is my Dad, Laurie. He has a philosophy ā€œListen to the experts but make your own decisions.ā€ Several years ago, he was diagnosed with colon cancer. He met with an oncologist and was advised to have part of his colon removed and, if that failed, to

It’s Father’s Day.

This is my Dad, Laurie. 

He has a philosophy ā€œListen to the experts but make your own decisions.ā€

Several years ago, he was diagnosed with colon cancer. 

He met with an oncologist and was advised to have part of his colon removed and, if that failed, to
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The UK's cost of borrowing is the highest among the G7 nations - and it’s much higher than Greece who almost went bankrupt a few years ago. We spend twice as much on debt payments as we do on national defence. This won’t end well.

The UK's cost of borrowing is the highest among the G7 nations - and it’s much higher than Greece who almost went bankrupt a few years ago. 

We spend twice as much on debt payments as we do on national defence. 

This won’t end well.
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A million seconds ago was the 5th of June. A billion seconds ago was 1993. A trillion seconds ago was 30,000 B.C. We have Ā£2.7 trillion of debt - it’s increased by almost Ā£1 trillion since 2020. Most people can’t get their head around what a trillion really is. The

A million seconds ago was the 5th of June. 

A billion seconds ago was 1993.

A trillion seconds ago was 30,000 B.C.  

We have Ā£2.7 trillion of debt - it’s increased by almost Ā£1 trillion since 2020. 

Most people can’t get their head around what a trillion really is. 

The
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Civil service pension scheme - employer contribution of almost 30% of salary per year is incredibly generous. A pension that anyone working in the private sector can only dream of.

Civil service pension scheme - employer contribution of almost 30% of salary per year is incredibly generous. 

A pension that anyone working in the private sector can only dream of.
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One week on; The Smarter Web Company is the most successful IPO in UK history - and fastest ever to unicorn šŸ¦„ status (Ā£1 billion valuation). Nice to end the week with some good news for British business. Enjoy the sunshine! šŸ˜Ž

One week on;

<a href="/smarterwebuk/">The Smarter Web Company</a> is the most successful IPO in UK history -  and fastest ever to unicorn šŸ¦„  status (Ā£1 billion valuation).

Nice to end the week with some good news for British business. 

Enjoy the sunshine!  šŸ˜Ž
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Rachel Reeves wants UK pension schemes to significantly increase their allocation to private equity investments. Despite the fact that they are higher risk, less transparent and higher fees. And have delivered lower returns: State Street’s private equity index shows that the

Rachel Reeves wants UK pension schemes to significantly increase their allocation to private equity investments. 

Despite the fact that they are higher risk, less transparent and higher fees.

And have delivered lower returns:

State Street’s private equity index shows that the
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For those who’re intrigued, but yet to understand the story behind the most successful IPO in UK history, this thread is a useful read šŸ‘‡ As always, DYOR.

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What advice would you give to a friend who is deep in debt and keeps borrowing more and more money? - Reduce spending? - Stop wasting money? - Encourage productive activities to grow their income? Answers on a £20 note.

What advice would you give to a friend who is deep in debt and keeps borrowing more and more money? 

- Reduce spending? 

- Stop wasting money? 

- Encourage productive activities to grow their income?

Answers on a £20 note.