The overreliance of the UK economy on the financial services sector is over exaggerated when compared to single sector economies, such as the oil dependant Middle Eastern states. However, its rehabilitation is vital to the future prosperity of the country.
The economies of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council), notably Abu Dhabi, are clear in their objectives for the transformation of their economies. Abu Dhabi’s Economic Vision 2030 sets a course for the development of a modern, diverse economy, to pave the way for the day when the oil wells run dry, which incidentally is way beyond this date…
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The Government has announced plans to open up Government data to the public, publishing information on topics including crime, hospital infections and Government spending. It is clear that this new transparency will lead to greater scrutiny and we have already seen headlines focusing on the fact that more than 170 civil servants are paid more than the Prime Minister’s salary.
Politics in the UK is still reeling from the expenses scandal and the events of this weekend are a timely reminder to all MPs about the dangers of a lack of transparency. The publishing of data online by the Government is…
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It seems that the players have been encouraged to pose and answer their own questions during interviews rather than answer those posed to them.
Jamie Carragher
Jamie Carragher, for example, is characteristically tough and demanding as he asks himself “was I pleased with the reception (at Wembley)?” Not wanting to be caught out by his own Paxman-esque inquisitiveness, he immediately responded “Yes”.
Not so easy for Leighton Baines. He successfully tackled himself by venturing into the dangerous territory of how he felt about representing his country. “Did I enjoy th…
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