Brian Polk
@bpolk001.bsky.social
Londoner. Canadian, British … once upon a time European, too (Brejoin).
Specialist subject: FinReg
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/brian-polk-b639822
Specialist subject: FinReg
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/brian-polk-b639822
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It warrants direct comment from the King himself. It's hard to imagine that Charles would remain silent if the UK faced an equivalent imperialist economic war as Canada faces from Trump's America. I think it's reasonable for Commonwealth nations to expect equal treatment from their head of state.
March 4, 2025 at 11:42 PM
It warrants direct comment from the King himself. It's hard to imagine that Charles would remain silent if the UK faced an equivalent imperialist economic war as Canada faces from Trump's America. I think it's reasonable for Commonwealth nations to expect equal treatment from their head of state.
US Trade Rep (in radio interview) doesn't seem certain if tariffs of 25% on Canadian goods will actually be levied tomorrow.
How is it even administratively possible to levy substantial tariffs - literally - tomorrow?
Chaos!
How is it even administratively possible to levy substantial tariffs - literally - tomorrow?
Chaos!
March 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
US Trade Rep (in radio interview) doesn't seem certain if tariffs of 25% on Canadian goods will actually be levied tomorrow.
How is it even administratively possible to levy substantial tariffs - literally - tomorrow?
Chaos!
How is it even administratively possible to levy substantial tariffs - literally - tomorrow?
Chaos!
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Hopeless. Nothing like enough. These are little kiddie figures. It should be funded by borrowing, not spending cuts. And those cuts should not be based on trying to make us as meanspirited and irresponsible a country as possible. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c4...
UK defence spending to rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, funded by cut in international aid - live updates
The PM says the budget for overseas aid will be cut from 0.5% of gross national income to 0.3% by 2027 to fund increased defence spending.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Hopeless. Nothing like enough. These are little kiddie figures. It should be funded by borrowing, not spending cuts. And those cuts should not be based on trying to make us as meanspirited and irresponsible a country as possible. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c4...
Can a "once-in-a-generation moment for our national security" ... be credibly addressed with just a 0.3% of GDP increase in defence spending?
February 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Can a "once-in-a-generation moment for our national security" ... be credibly addressed with just a 0.3% of GDP increase in defence spending?
Better, easier horizon scanning - a guide to November's key FinReg developments here:
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Brian Polk on LinkedIn: Guide to November's key FS Reg developments
Better, easier FinReg horizon scanning is here!
November Highlights:
November was busy for UK announcements (+35% v October). The Chancellor urged financial…
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December 3, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Better, easier horizon scanning - a guide to November's key FinReg developments here:
www.linkedin.com/posts/brian-...
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EU bows to the inevitable and agrees to move to T+1 with the U.K. in 2027 ($) www.globalcustodian.com/eu-proposes-...
EU proposes October 2027 for T+1 switch
Migration aligns with the UK’s proposed switch, with ESMA pointing to the efficiency and resiliency benefits of the move.
www.globalcustodian.com
November 18, 2024 at 2:35 PM
EU bows to the inevitable and agrees to move to T+1 with the U.K. in 2027 ($) www.globalcustodian.com/eu-proposes-...
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UK cheeses miss out on international prize after getting stuck in customs
UK cheeses miss out on international prize after getting stuck in customs
At the World Cheese Awards in Portugal, British entries were conspicuous by their absence after failing to clear import controls
On Friday, 240 experts from 40 countries descended on Viseu in northern Portugal for the World Cheese Awards. The judges…
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November 16, 2024 at 8:55 PM
UK cheeses miss out on international prize after getting stuck in customs