German Business Confidence

I was encouraged by the following article about German business confidence and prediction of avoidance of recession. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20781448 I hope that Europe’s biggest economy and probable underwriter of the Euro project bring some much needed...

New Annuity Tool

Anything which encourages people to shop around for a better annuity deal is to be welcomed. The new price comparison service offered by the Lloyd’s Banking Group which is mentioned in the following article...

Paying For University Education

The following article has confirmed an observation I have made that the costs of postgraduate degrees and the devaluation of bachelor degrees will become a significant obstacle to social mobility. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-21357311 It is a sad fact that we...

Putting All Your Eggs In One Basket

The following article on the company which makes Blackberry smartphones is an interesting read http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20806486 I remember not so long ago that RIM was a hot stock and a toast of the town in technology stocks. A few years later their...

Christmas Tree Expenditures By London Councils

 The following information was collected from the various London Councils in response to questions posed under the Freedom of Information Act. Council Xmas Tree Related Total Expenditure Comment Barking & Dagenham 64,818.00   Richmond Upon Thames...

Ripped Off With Regard To Their Pension

The following article is very sad read for those unfortunate people who have been ripped off with regard to their pension. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21387070 I hope the mentioned campaign to warn the public about these dishonest people that they should always...