Kazprendy
@kazprendy.bsky.social
Hate what the far right, extreme capitalists have done to our world. Hoping for, dreaming of, a fair, equitable, kind world where everyone is accountable for their actions ….
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ABC, NBC & CBS dedicated about 16 minutes of airtime last night to the California wildfires without once mentioning climate change.
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Wildfire climate connection
Climate change, including increased heat, extended drought, and a thirsty atmosphere, has been a key driver in increasing the risk and extent of wildfires in the western United States during the last ...
www.noaa.gov
January 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
ABC, NBC & CBS dedicated about 16 minutes of airtime last night to the California wildfires without once mentioning climate change.
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
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UK laws can't prevent billionaires/Musk from funding political parties.
Payments can be routed through UK friends, corporate subsidiaries. Shell companies have been used.
UK profits can be manufactured to make donations.
Total ban is the only effective remedy.
leftfootforward.org/2025/01/how-...
Payments can be routed through UK friends, corporate subsidiaries. Shell companies have been used.
UK profits can be manufactured to make donations.
Total ban is the only effective remedy.
leftfootforward.org/2025/01/how-...
How our democracy has been hijacked by corporations and wealthy elites
The only effective remedy is to ban all private donations, or bribes, to political parties.
leftfootforward.org
January 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
UK laws can't prevent billionaires/Musk from funding political parties.
Payments can be routed through UK friends, corporate subsidiaries. Shell companies have been used.
UK profits can be manufactured to make donations.
Total ban is the only effective remedy.
leftfootforward.org/2025/01/how-...
Payments can be routed through UK friends, corporate subsidiaries. Shell companies have been used.
UK profits can be manufactured to make donations.
Total ban is the only effective remedy.
leftfootforward.org/2025/01/how-...
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$1,131,794,901
That's how much Big Oil has spent over the last 30 years paying off Congress to look the other way on climate action while the planet burns.
Well, the planet is burning.
Don't let them look away.
That's how much Big Oil has spent over the last 30 years paying off Congress to look the other way on climate action while the planet burns.
Well, the planet is burning.
Don't let them look away.
January 9, 2025 at 2:12 AM
$1,131,794,901
That's how much Big Oil has spent over the last 30 years paying off Congress to look the other way on climate action while the planet burns.
Well, the planet is burning.
Don't let them look away.
That's how much Big Oil has spent over the last 30 years paying off Congress to look the other way on climate action while the planet burns.
Well, the planet is burning.
Don't let them look away.
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Pity Farage wasn’t asked about this - he should be forced to own it @bbclaurak.bsky.social @theneweuropean.bsky.social
January 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Pity Farage wasn’t asked about this - he should be forced to own it @bbclaurak.bsky.social @theneweuropean.bsky.social
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It’s time to be bold. Keir Starmer has a chance to reverse years of tory foot-dragging on climate action in his first carbon budget.
It’s an opportunity for the British economy. But, more than that, it’s necessary for the future of our planet.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
It’s an opportunity for the British economy. But, more than that, it’s necessary for the future of our planet.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Starmer faces test of climate leadership with big decisions on carbon budget
PM will have to respond to Climate Change Committee’s recommendations on future emissions cuts with drastic changes in many sectors of economy
www.theguardian.com
December 31, 2024 at 4:15 PM
It’s time to be bold. Keir Starmer has a chance to reverse years of tory foot-dragging on climate action in his first carbon budget.
It’s an opportunity for the British economy. But, more than that, it’s necessary for the future of our planet.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
It’s an opportunity for the British economy. But, more than that, it’s necessary for the future of our planet.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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John Leach, RMT, explains why there are train strikes
Briefly, managers paid themselves a £300 bonus for every day off they came in to work, staff asked for the same offer, they were given a lesser offer, so they're striking
Why should managers get a £300 bonus but not the actual staff?
Briefly, managers paid themselves a £300 bonus for every day off they came in to work, staff asked for the same offer, they were given a lesser offer, so they're striking
Why should managers get a £300 bonus but not the actual staff?
December 31, 2024 at 12:10 PM
John Leach, RMT, explains why there are train strikes
Briefly, managers paid themselves a £300 bonus for every day off they came in to work, staff asked for the same offer, they were given a lesser offer, so they're striking
Why should managers get a £300 bonus but not the actual staff?
Briefly, managers paid themselves a £300 bonus for every day off they came in to work, staff asked for the same offer, they were given a lesser offer, so they're striking
Why should managers get a £300 bonus but not the actual staff?
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“All donations that originate from abroad, no matter who is the final donor, should be banned. Only UK citizens should be allowed to donate to British political organisations. This would, by necessity mean no donations from private companies; PLCs, LTDs, whatever.”
Fight back against fascism: how big money is threatening democracy
Fascism thrives when democracy falters. From funding Reform to vigilance, here’s how we protect our future
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 30, 2024 at 5:51 PM
“All donations that originate from abroad, no matter who is the final donor, should be banned. Only UK citizens should be allowed to donate to British political organisations. This would, by necessity mean no donations from private companies; PLCs, LTDs, whatever.”
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UK inflation (CPI) rate has crept to 2.6%.
Govts respond by forcing impoverished people to hand wealth to banks, enriching bankers & their shareholders.
Real cause of inflation is profiteering.
Govts need curb profiteering, tax the rich as they have excessive cash.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Govts respond by forcing impoverished people to hand wealth to banks, enriching bankers & their shareholders.
Real cause of inflation is profiteering.
Govts need curb profiteering, tax the rich as they have excessive cash.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK inflation rate rises for second month in a row
Economists say the faster pace of price rises all but rules out an interest rate cut on Thursday.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 28, 2024 at 9:38 AM
UK inflation (CPI) rate has crept to 2.6%.
Govts respond by forcing impoverished people to hand wealth to banks, enriching bankers & their shareholders.
Real cause of inflation is profiteering.
Govts need curb profiteering, tax the rich as they have excessive cash.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Govts respond by forcing impoverished people to hand wealth to banks, enriching bankers & their shareholders.
Real cause of inflation is profiteering.
Govts need curb profiteering, tax the rich as they have excessive cash.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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HMRC says it failed to collect around £500bn in tax since 2010. Others says £1,400bn.
£570bn held by UK residents in financial accounts in tax havens. Tax dodged.
Companies dodge taxes by profit shifting to low/no tax havens. No HMRC estimates.
Govts hit the poor, don't upset corporations/rich.
£570bn held by UK residents in financial accounts in tax havens. Tax dodged.
Companies dodge taxes by profit shifting to low/no tax havens. No HMRC estimates.
Govts hit the poor, don't upset corporations/rich.
December 29, 2024 at 12:17 PM
HMRC says it failed to collect around £500bn in tax since 2010. Others says £1,400bn.
£570bn held by UK residents in financial accounts in tax havens. Tax dodged.
Companies dodge taxes by profit shifting to low/no tax havens. No HMRC estimates.
Govts hit the poor, don't upset corporations/rich.
£570bn held by UK residents in financial accounts in tax havens. Tax dodged.
Companies dodge taxes by profit shifting to low/no tax havens. No HMRC estimates.
Govts hit the poor, don't upset corporations/rich.
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UK's regressive tax system.
Poorest 10% of households paid 48% of income in tax; richest 10% paid 39%.
Poorest 10% paying 12% of income in VAT; richest 10% pay 3%.
Council tax: Poorest 10% paying 7%; richest 10% pay 1.2%.
No govt plans to end inequity.
equalitytrust.org.uk/news/press-r...
Poorest 10% of households paid 48% of income in tax; richest 10% paid 39%.
Poorest 10% paying 12% of income in VAT; richest 10% pay 3%.
Council tax: Poorest 10% paying 7%; richest 10% pay 1.2%.
No govt plans to end inequity.
equalitytrust.org.uk/news/press-r...
UK Still Taxes the Poorest More Than the Richest - Equality Trust
New data from the Office for National Statistics shows that the poorest 10% of households in the UK are still paying a higher proportion of their income in tax than the richest.
equalitytrust.org.uk
December 29, 2024 at 10:56 AM
UK's regressive tax system.
Poorest 10% of households paid 48% of income in tax; richest 10% paid 39%.
Poorest 10% paying 12% of income in VAT; richest 10% pay 3%.
Council tax: Poorest 10% paying 7%; richest 10% pay 1.2%.
No govt plans to end inequity.
equalitytrust.org.uk/news/press-r...
Poorest 10% of households paid 48% of income in tax; richest 10% paid 39%.
Poorest 10% paying 12% of income in VAT; richest 10% pay 3%.
Council tax: Poorest 10% paying 7%; richest 10% pay 1.2%.
No govt plans to end inequity.
equalitytrust.org.uk/news/press-r...
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Margaret Thatcher is by far the worst PM we ever had.
She is the reason the water is filled with sewage and the Water Companies have £72bn debt.
She is the reason Energy prices are among the worst in the world, trains are the slowest and most expensive
Privatisation has to die
She is the reason the water is filled with sewage and the Water Companies have £72bn debt.
She is the reason Energy prices are among the worst in the world, trains are the slowest and most expensive
Privatisation has to die
December 24, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Margaret Thatcher is by far the worst PM we ever had.
She is the reason the water is filled with sewage and the Water Companies have £72bn debt.
She is the reason Energy prices are among the worst in the world, trains are the slowest and most expensive
Privatisation has to die
She is the reason the water is filled with sewage and the Water Companies have £72bn debt.
She is the reason Energy prices are among the worst in the world, trains are the slowest and most expensive
Privatisation has to die
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Prepayment meters, mostly used by the poor, cost UK households more than 30% of income in winter.
Leaving little for other essentials.
Poor punished by low wages/benefits, high cost of living, profiteering.
Govts do little to address causes of poverty.
www.theguardian.com/money/2024/d...
Leaving little for other essentials.
Poor punished by low wages/benefits, high cost of living, profiteering.
Govts do little to address causes of poverty.
www.theguardian.com/money/2024/d...
Prepayment meters could cost UK households third of income in winter
Resolution Foundation says higher prices and cold weather will hit poorer households hardest
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Prepayment meters, mostly used by the poor, cost UK households more than 30% of income in winter.
Leaving little for other essentials.
Poor punished by low wages/benefits, high cost of living, profiteering.
Govts do little to address causes of poverty.
www.theguardian.com/money/2024/d...
Leaving little for other essentials.
Poor punished by low wages/benefits, high cost of living, profiteering.
Govts do little to address causes of poverty.
www.theguardian.com/money/2024/d...
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The problem with Capitalism is that ripping people off to make massive profits which you use to buy democracy and turn the world into a fascist dictatorship is evil.
And that is what Capitalism is.
And that is what Capitalism is.
December 22, 2024 at 9:50 PM
The problem with Capitalism is that ripping people off to make massive profits which you use to buy democracy and turn the world into a fascist dictatorship is evil.
And that is what Capitalism is.
And that is what Capitalism is.
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We are mugged.
More than a third of water bills service debt & dividends; leaks not plugged, sewage dumped.
50% at Wessex Water.
Water companies paid £85bn dividends, borrowed £60bn. OFWAT approved huge hike in bills.
Govt won't end the privatisation scam.
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/market...
More than a third of water bills service debt & dividends; leaks not plugged, sewage dumped.
50% at Wessex Water.
Water companies paid £85bn dividends, borrowed £60bn. OFWAT approved huge hike in bills.
Govt won't end the privatisation scam.
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/market...
A THIRD of water bills up the spout! Huge spend on debt and dividends
An average of 35p in every pound paid by customers for their water goes on interest payments and shareholder payouts
www.thisismoney.co.uk
December 22, 2024 at 12:00 PM
We are mugged.
More than a third of water bills service debt & dividends; leaks not plugged, sewage dumped.
50% at Wessex Water.
Water companies paid £85bn dividends, borrowed £60bn. OFWAT approved huge hike in bills.
Govt won't end the privatisation scam.
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/market...
More than a third of water bills service debt & dividends; leaks not plugged, sewage dumped.
50% at Wessex Water.
Water companies paid £85bn dividends, borrowed £60bn. OFWAT approved huge hike in bills.
Govt won't end the privatisation scam.
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/market...
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage again calling for the UK to leave the ECHR
Why is UK media struggling to get across the points I make in this film? How hard can this be?
Why is UK media struggling to get across the points I make in this film? How hard can this be?
Nigel Farage continues to spout his boll**** unchallenged the UK must leave the ECHR
If we want to avoid a dangerous chain of events which could one day see Britain joining Russia & Belarus as the only European countries outside the ECHR we need to constantly call him out
youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY?...
If we want to avoid a dangerous chain of events which could one day see Britain joining Russia & Belarus as the only European countries outside the ECHR we need to constantly call him out
youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY?...
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says public want to leave the ECHR - let’s put the record straight
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
December 22, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage again calling for the UK to leave the ECHR
Why is UK media struggling to get across the points I make in this film? How hard can this be?
Why is UK media struggling to get across the points I make in this film? How hard can this be?
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"[Their funding needs to be made clear, particularly] when it is relevant to the subjects under discussion — for example, climate change, given how the fossil fuel industry has been found to fund some of these organisations. And if a think tank objects, they simply shouldn’t be invited on"
The Real BBC ‘Impartiality Crisis’ Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks
The broadcaster provides an oversized platform for representatives from opaquely-funded libertarian lobby groups, says media academic Julian Petley
bylinetimes.com
December 22, 2024 at 11:44 AM
"[Their funding needs to be made clear, particularly] when it is relevant to the subjects under discussion — for example, climate change, given how the fossil fuel industry has been found to fund some of these organisations. And if a think tank objects, they simply shouldn’t be invited on"
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Why not send your MP a card this Christmas
-sincerely wishing them an amazing #holiday and 2025
-but asking them to urgently represent us on #climate& #nature next year
Better still ask them to be an MP CLIMATE ALLY. Get in touch if you'd like to know more contact@mpwatch.org
-sincerely wishing them an amazing #holiday and 2025
-but asking them to urgently represent us on #climate& #nature next year
Better still ask them to be an MP CLIMATE ALLY. Get in touch if you'd like to know more contact@mpwatch.org
December 22, 2024 at 1:39 AM
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An MP has called for a freeze on water bills as sewage overflows continue to threaten water-based recreational activities.
Govt can do that; end privatisation; instead of dividends money will go into infrastructure.
But it refuses. Ideology triumphs.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/busines...
Govt can do that; end privatisation; instead of dividends money will go into infrastructure.
But it refuses. Ideology triumphs.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/busines...
Water bills should freeze while sewage threatens Santa swims and surfing - MP
Ben Maguire called for new limits in the Commons on Thursday, after the watchdog Ofwat said it will allow firms to raise average bills by £31 a year over the next five years
www.mirror.co.uk
December 21, 2024 at 7:07 AM
An MP has called for a freeze on water bills as sewage overflows continue to threaten water-based recreational activities.
Govt can do that; end privatisation; instead of dividends money will go into infrastructure.
But it refuses. Ideology triumphs.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/busines...
Govt can do that; end privatisation; instead of dividends money will go into infrastructure.
But it refuses. Ideology triumphs.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/busines...
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A peerage for Therese Coffey, whose work as Environment Secretary led to the creation of the term, 'designated bathing shite'.
December 20, 2024 at 8:52 PM
A peerage for Therese Coffey, whose work as Environment Secretary led to the creation of the term, 'designated bathing shite'.
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The Real BBC ‘Impartiality Crisis’ is not that the BBC is ‘woke’ as some say
Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks
The broadcaster provides an oversized platform for representatives from opaquely-funded libertarian lobby groups, says media academic Julian Petley
Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks
The broadcaster provides an oversized platform for representatives from opaquely-funded libertarian lobby groups, says media academic Julian Petley
The Real BBC ‘Impartiality Crisis’ Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks
The broadcaster provides an oversized platform for representatives from opaquely-funded libertarian lobby groups, says media academic Julian Petley
bylinetimes.com
December 21, 2024 at 2:46 PM
The Real BBC ‘Impartiality Crisis’ is not that the BBC is ‘woke’ as some say
Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks
The broadcaster provides an oversized platform for representatives from opaquely-funded libertarian lobby groups, says media academic Julian Petley
Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks
The broadcaster provides an oversized platform for representatives from opaquely-funded libertarian lobby groups, says media academic Julian Petley
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REPUBLICANS CUT CHILD CANCER RESEARCH FROM FUNDING BILL AFTER ELON MUSK’S MEDDLING
Just imagine the damage this individual would inflict on the UK given half a chance
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Just imagine the damage this individual would inflict on the UK given half a chance
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Republicans Cut Child Cancer Research From Funding Bill After Musk's Meddling
Republicans removed funding for child cancer research from a new version of a bill to fund the government after Elon Musk torpedoed the previous deal.
www.rollingstone.com
December 20, 2024 at 7:18 AM
REPUBLICANS CUT CHILD CANCER RESEARCH FROM FUNDING BILL AFTER ELON MUSK’S MEDDLING
Just imagine the damage this individual would inflict on the UK given half a chance
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Just imagine the damage this individual would inflict on the UK given half a chance
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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It’s bad enough former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been allowed to spout his absolute boll**** about “Brexit saving lives” unchallenged on UK news shows - now he’s traveling the world repeating it!
Let’s stop him rewriting history - share these actual FACTS
youtu.be/pAm62GE6pi8?...
Let’s stop him rewriting history - share these actual FACTS
youtu.be/pAm62GE6pi8?...
Johnson now travels world telling anyone who will listen “Brexit saved lives” - hold onto your seats
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
December 19, 2024 at 4:14 PM
It’s bad enough former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been allowed to spout his absolute boll**** about “Brexit saving lives” unchallenged on UK news shows - now he’s traveling the world repeating it!
Let’s stop him rewriting history - share these actual FACTS
youtu.be/pAm62GE6pi8?...
Let’s stop him rewriting history - share these actual FACTS
youtu.be/pAm62GE6pi8?...
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Would these suggested improvements be enough? We’re not so sure.
Still, we’re glad to see the Electoral Commission advocating for changes. Our democracy isn’t truly ours – or truly democracy – if foreign interference like this is allowed.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Still, we’re glad to see the Electoral Commission advocating for changes. Our democracy isn’t truly ours – or truly democracy – if foreign interference like this is allowed.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Starmer urged to change donation rules amid talk of Musk bankrolling Reform
Exclusive: Electoral Commission wants law changed amid concern over Elon Musk’s plan to donate to Reform UK
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2024 at 12:09 PM
Would these suggested improvements be enough? We’re not so sure.
Still, we’re glad to see the Electoral Commission advocating for changes. Our democracy isn’t truly ours – or truly democracy – if foreign interference like this is allowed.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Still, we’re glad to see the Electoral Commission advocating for changes. Our democracy isn’t truly ours – or truly democracy – if foreign interference like this is allowed.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Abuses will continue.
Thames Water to get green light to hike bills by 33% by 2030, bailout funded by customers. Fleeced again.
Company raising capital from customers who won't own anything.
Sewage dumping, dividends, exorbitant exec pay will continue.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Thames Water to get green light to hike bills by 33% by 2030, bailout funded by customers. Fleeced again.
Company raising capital from customers who won't own anything.
Sewage dumping, dividends, exorbitant exec pay will continue.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Thames Water to get green light to hike bills by more than a third by 2030
Exclusive: Long-awaited decision by water regulator Ofwat falls short of utility’s requested 59% rise
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2024 at 8:48 PM
Abuses will continue.
Thames Water to get green light to hike bills by 33% by 2030, bailout funded by customers. Fleeced again.
Company raising capital from customers who won't own anything.
Sewage dumping, dividends, exorbitant exec pay will continue.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Thames Water to get green light to hike bills by 33% by 2030, bailout funded by customers. Fleeced again.
Company raising capital from customers who won't own anything.
Sewage dumping, dividends, exorbitant exec pay will continue.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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"Research from the Centre for Economic Performance, a think tank based at the London School of Economics, said Brexit led to a 6.4 per cent drop in the UK’s global exports and a 3.1 per cent decline in imports into the UK from the rest of the world”
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
UK exporters suffer £27bn hit from Brexit
Smaller companies bore the brunt of trade barriers with the Continent as trade in services remains resilient
www.thetimes.com
December 18, 2024 at 9:21 PM
"Research from the Centre for Economic Performance, a think tank based at the London School of Economics, said Brexit led to a 6.4 per cent drop in the UK’s global exports and a 3.1 per cent decline in imports into the UK from the rest of the world”
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...