HMRC has announced: The vast majority of taxpayers pay their taxes in full and on time, but a minority choose not to pay, even though they have the means to do so. Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This briefing explains how
Forbes reports: The Treasury Is Sitting On A $750 Billion Gold Hoard Officially Valued At $11 Billion Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Soaring gold prices and a $37 trillion national debt have revived debate over revaluing gold reserves. A new Federal
No Legal Basis Seen for Trump’s Threats to Strip Exemptions Posted on Sep. 19, 2025 Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. By Kelsey Brooks The Trump administration has no legal basis for revoking the tax exemption of groups whose views it
Highly anticipated advances in healthcare, such as personalised medicine are revolutionary but such precision comes with a minefield of privacy and related concerns. Ethical and regulatory authorities will need to keep pace with such innovation to ensure privacy, avoid misuse and bias, and address concerns with public trust around AI
In a world where wealth has unlocked alternate realities and money is no object, the rich no longer compete over money - they compete over meaning. Leisure pursuits are likely to evolve in ways that reflect emerging technologies, environmental pressures, cultural shifts, and the desire for exclusivity and legacy. This
As well as considering the tax implications of various jurisdictions, individuals seeking discretion when considering where to place assets will need to weigh up privacy rights in various jurisdictions. As data protection laws have become stronger, financial secrecy has been eroded as a result of the OECD’s 2014 Common
The most expensive countries to live in usually have high costs for housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and general goods and services. These rankings often come from cost of living indexes such as Numbeo, Mercer, or The Economist Intelligence Unit. In terms of tax burden or tax-to-GDP ratio (the percentage of
“The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” — William James The concept of legacy reminds us to look beyond immediate achievements and focus on the enduring impact we create. True leadership is not measured solely by titles or profits, but by the meaningful
The term “global elite” generally refers to a small, powerful group of individuals or organizations with disproportionate influence over global economic, political, and social systems. The concept is broad and used in different contexts but usually implies wealth concentration, influence and "globalist" policies that may override local or
City AM reports: Thursday 04 September 2025 3:02 pm | Updated: Thursday 04 September 2025 3:03 pm Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. HMRC names barrister in tax avoidance list for first time Maria Ward-Brennan Senior Reporter In an unprecedented move,
Richard Murphy is a well known UK based commentator: https://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/ Richard speaks in a useful YouTube presentation: Keynes vs MMT: which economic theory fits our world?
Important research. The 2025 rankings will be an interesting comparison. International Tax Competitiveness Index 2024 October 21, 2024 By: Alex Mengden Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Introduction The structure of a country’s tax code is a determining factor of its