Kent’s pension advisers criticised over role in Woodford saga
Kent’s pension advisers criticised over role in Woodford saga Yet more investment “experts” exposed in Woodford saga. https://on.ft.com/2SpIF4v via @FT
Titans Linebacker Derrick Morgan Retires From NFL And Launches $200 Million Opportunity Zone Fund
On opportunity zone investing and new tax breaks. https://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2019/07/15/titans-linebacker-derrick-morgan-retires-from-nfl-and-launches-200-million-opportunity-zone-fund/
NYTimes: Obamacare at Stake as Appeals Court Hears Case Backed by Trump
Obamacare at Stake as Appeals Court Hears Case Backed by Trump https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/09/health/obamacare-appeals-court.html
Universal credit scam ‘leaves claimants up to £1,500 out of pocket’
Universal credit scam ‘leaves claimants up to £1,500 out of pocket’ More evidence UC program is hopelessly broken and needs to be scrapped or redesigned root and branch. #UniversalCredit https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jul/09/universal-credit-scam-leaves-claimants-pounds-hundreds-out-of-pocket?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_WordPress
BBC News: Biased and wrong? Facial recognition tech in the dock
BBC News – Biased and wrong? Facial recognition tech in the dock https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48842750
UK government among those exaggerating impact of aid – report
UK government among those exaggerating impact of aid – report I know first hand impact evaluation process is broken. Not just #globalhealth but across all sectors of aid. Rigorous assessments are rare, riddled with bias and poor implementation. @DFID_UK @USAID @3ieNews https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/jul/03/uk-government-among-those-exaggerating-impact-of-aid-report?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_WordPress
BBC News: Young, mega-rich – and demanding to pay more tax
BBC News – Young, mega-rich – and demanding to pay more tax https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48804905
New York Rent-Reform Bill Will Make Housing Market Worse for Everyone | National Review
https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/06/new-york-rent-reform-bill-will-make-housing-worse-everyone/
French medics warn health service is on brink of collapse
French medics warn health service is on brink of collapse On the challenges of maintaining quality, universal health insurance. Even for a country that’s touted as having one of the best healthcare systems in the world, budget and staffing challenges abound. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jun/11/french-medics-health-service-collapse-doctors-nurses-protest-outside-french-health-ministry-strikes?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_WordPress
US billionaire’s London property splurge spurs calls to keep tax local
US billionaire’s London property splurge spurs calls to keep tax local https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/feb/09/us-billionaires-london-property-splurge-spurs-calls-to-keep-tax-local?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_WordPress