Labour's idiocies when it comes to money
The foolish Chancellor on the run to Thatcher's common sense taking over in 1979 was Denis Healey. He was a clever man and had been beachmaster at Anzio. But he had to play the socialist bloody fool with, believe it or not, a top rate of income tax of 98%. In or about 1985 I met Sir Leo Pliatsky at a party. He had retired having been permanent secretary at HM Treasury. I enquired as to whether Healey had believed all this socialist drivel. Undoubtedly came the reply. Burnham
17 hours ago1 min read
Jersey Oil and Gas
It is often a mistake to count one's chickens. But it seems that Burnham has finally overriden the zealot Miliband. As a result it is Tally Ho and all go. Surely, the price does not stop at 130p (its resting place at yesterday's close).
18 hours ago1 min read
Fundamental change
The cost of launching cargo into space is falling faster than shipping costs did during the 19th-century steamship revolution. Cambridge researchers predict that launch costs could fall by more than 90% by 2040, paving the way for a space economy producing food, fuel and infrastructure in orbit.
3 days ago1 min read
The next James Bond should be Prince George
After all, he looked suave in the royal box at Wimbledon, can drive an Aston Martin and, at the current rate, it will take another ten years before the film is made.
5 days ago1 min read
