“Lost generation of 18- to 40-year-olds unable to cope with debts and soaring house prices”

No shit Sherlock: The study, by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and Bristol University, published today, is the biggest of its kind undertaken in Britain. It paints a picture of a generational divide fuelled by higher education costs and the collapse of company pension schemes – with 42% of adults now with no pension and… Continue reading “Lost generation of 18- to 40-year-olds unable to cope with debts and soaring house prices”

Generational Theft?

I spoke at a breakout session at yesterday’s Meeting the Challenge conference called “Generational Theft?” and organised by Liberator (or more precisely Simon Titley). I thought I’d put my own thoughts on how the debate went here, if for nothing else than to help Simon with his official report. The other speakers were Ed Vickers… Continue reading Generational Theft?

Blink and you’ll miss it: the return of Lib Dem property taxation?

Hold the phone! Campbell to ditch high-tax policy They are likely to propose that the system be made more progressive without the higher top rate. Instead, the party may suggest higher capital gains or property taxes on the better off. It looks like a head of steam is brewing to both ditch the supertax and… Continue reading Blink and you’ll miss it: the return of Lib Dem property taxation?