Motor Industry calls for VAT cut on electric cars and charging points to boost EV market
The motor industry is calling on the UK government to cut VAT on new electric vehicles (EVs) and public charging points in an effort to counter a slowdown in the EV market. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has
Harwood Economic Review Dispelling Economic Myths
Economic misconceptions persist due to misguided intuitions that overlook complex factors, a preference for principles over outcomes, the influence of epistemic bubbles, and political tribalism. Despite frequent refutation flawed ideas endure, requiring constant vigilance from economists.Harwood Economic ReviewTable of ContentsGovernments,
CBDCs and Financial Privacy
Artist’s concept of a central bank digital currency.When it comes to designing digital currencies that protect the identity and transactions data of their users, developers have made a lot of progress in a relatively short period of time. It is
Supermarket Merger Muddle
Signage at the East River Plaza mall in Harlem, NY reflects grocery options competing side-by-side, including warehouse clubs and discounters. 2021.Nearly two years ago, Kroger and Albertsons, America’s two largest traditional brick and mortar supermarket companies, agreed to a $24.6
Starling Bank fined £29m for ‘shockingly lax’ financial crime controls
Starling Bank has been fined £29 million by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for “shockingly lax” financial crime controls that left the UK’s financial system exposed to criminals and sanctioned individuals. The FCA’s investigation revealed that the digital bank failed to