An absolute non-story by The Guardian yesterday about Amazon’s tax affairs, by a journalist who either doesn’t understand tax or is pretending not to. 1/n
Three ways to improve high streets by *raising* business rates:
1. Higher rates on long-empty shops, to force realistic rents
2. End exemption for charity shops.
3. Make landlords pay when candy/vape shops vanish with unpaid rates. They'll ensure rates are paid up-front.
@TECleveland @cremieuxrecueil I can see the DOGE tweet: "We canceled a contract for Panamanian screwworms, saving $165 million dollars!!!" [https://t.co/Bip6tKzkG1]
Meanwhile: "The slightest oversight could undo all the work that came before."
@TECleveland @cremieuxrecueil I can see the DOGE tweet: "We canceled a contract for Panamanian screwworms, saving $165 million dollars!!!" [https://t.co/Bip6tKzkG1]
Meanwhile: "The slightest oversight could undo all the work that came before."
Tuning into my regular show “A Series of Disappointing Events” I sure as hell hope nothing disappointing happens this week and if it does I’ll be *so* mad!