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Labour’s net zero target faces £116bn ‘investment challenge’
Challenge is putting it mildly. Cloud cuckoo land beckons once again in the form of impossible but supposedly climate-related targets. Some timescales are hard to shorten just by uttering demands. – – – A report by Policy Exchange, supported by analysis from Aurora Energy Research, outlines challenges facing Labour’s aim to achieve a decarbonised powerContinue reading “Labour’s net zero target faces £116bn ‘investment challenge’”
My Personal Finance Journey: Part 1- YNAB
Fun Fact: I turned 30 years old on March 16, 2020– the day that France (and the rest of the world) declared an international lockdown. Being at home 24/7 at the cusp of a new decade, I found myself with a lot more time on my hands to reflect upon my current life and careerContinue reading “My Personal Finance Journey: Part 1- YNAB”
New Year 2024: 5 Key Finance-Related Changes Set for Rollout from January 1
IntroductionAs the New Year dawns upon us, 2024 promises to usher in significant financial changes that could impact businesses, individuals, and economies worldwide. From tax reforms to regulatory shifts, the financial landscape is set for a transformation that demands attention and preparation. Here, we delve into five pivotal finance-related changes slated for rollout from JanuaryContinue reading “New Year 2024: 5 Key Finance-Related Changes Set for Rollout from January 1”
Affordable Housing Trust Fund: Innovative Solution Fills Important Need
Construction fees will help buy land, build homes Affordable Housing Trust Fund: Innovative Solution Fills Important Need
Nationalise Clydeport
PE2029: Nationalise Clydeport to bring the ports and harbours on the river Clyde into public ownership Submission by Dr. Alfred J. Baird to the Holyrood Petitions Committee (Professor of Maritime Business, retired) 31 January 2024 Since the early 1980s, successive Tory Governments have sold off most major British ports, comprising extensive port land estates, cargo handling (i.e. terminal) activities, as well as portregulatory functions (i.e. the ‘port authorities’). In almost all other countries the state has generally retained ownership of port land and merely rents/concessions (i.e. ‘privatises’ with a small ‘p’)Continue reading “Nationalise Clydeport”
Women’s Personal Finance Wednesdays: Week 132 Roundup
Welcome to another week of the Women’s Personal Finance Wednesdays roundup. I started this series after months of debate because I wasn’t certain I … Women’s Personal Finance Wednesdays: Week 132 Roundup
What Every Beginner Should Know Before Investing In Crypto
What is cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency, also referred to as crypto, is digital money that allows you to purchase goods and services, or even trade … What Every Beginner Should Know Before Investing In Crypto
My February Investing Activities
Hey fellow investors, today I thought it would be a good time to share with you my investing activities for the month of February. The month was filled by a lot of small buys, I did however have one big sell in my portfolio that took place in my Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) moreContinue reading “My February Investing Activities”
Beginners Guide to Personal Finance
What is Personal Finance? Personal Finance is a broad term that covers a plethora of topics. These topics include investing, banking, budgeting, retirement funds, so on so forth. It is important to consider financial risks when getting into personal finance also, because it isn’t all rainbows and unicorns. I will release more content going furtherContinue reading “Beginners Guide to Personal Finance”