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Public and Private Pensions: the myth and envy go on

So the Coalition is slightly backtracking on their plans to reform public sector pensions as reported by the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-15549321 There are an awful lot of myths about public pensions. One of the most pernicious is the percentage of GDP they … Continue reading

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Who are the "Squeezed Middle" anyway?

This morning I listened to Ed Milliband being interviewed on the Today programme on Radio 4. He said, unsurprisingly perhaps, that he wanted a society that was fair, gave opportunity to all, enable people, etc, etc. All non-controversial, comforting and … Continue reading

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