This morning in the business section of the Today programme after 6 am the BBC’s own expert and his chosen interviewee expert both told us that today the Bank of England will announce its decision on interest rates. They will, we were told, keep them … read more
I do wish the government would reverse the damage it has done to the UK car industry through its higher VED, its attack on diesels and the credit squeeze. Last month car sales were very weak in what should be a good month, with the biggest hit predict… read more
I have received the enclosed update on School Funding from the Secretary of State for Education: “£400 million additional capital for schools this financial year Schools can spend this additional £400 million on capital projects to meet their own pri… read more
I have been puzzling over why so many commentators think a so called No Deal departure would be a heavy negative for the UK economy.There seem to be a series of specific fears that are unlikely to be realised e.g. 1 “Planes will not fly on 30 March. “… read more
Councillors and others have told me that Wokingham and West Berkshire need more money to help provide good quality care services. I have regularly put this case to Ministers in public and private. It is good news that in the budget the government prom… read more