New findings from researchers at the University of Oxford has sparked discussion on the imposition of a ‘meat-tax’ on red and processed meat products. The study revealed the potentially lifesaving effects that such a measure […]
The Budget 2018 – What does it mean for us?
On Monday 29th October, Phillip Hammond, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced the final budget before Brexit. “Austerity is finally coming to an end” he proudly proclaimed, but not everyone in the house was so […]
A Royal Disaster?
The recent announcement of Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s pregnancy would be considered by most as an event to celebrate. But is the latest addition to the royal family really a joyous occasion or is […]
Success For Health Campaigners As Leading Retailers Cut Energy Drink Sales to Under Sixteens
Following calls from a number of health experts, dieticians and scientists to ban the sale of energy drinks to minors, it seems as if such requests are not going unheard. Many of Britain’s favourite retailers […]
May’s ‘wealth tax’: a fiery debate in a dull education
Given the fact that it largely seems to be little more than a coronation ceremony for Theresa May, whose campaigning tactics are so remarkably unambitious as to avoid anything resembling a debate with her opposition, […]
Disney on Thames: A fairy tale for the UK or a public expenditure villain
Last week there was a huge buzz surrounding Paramount’s confirmation of their 872-acre, £3.5billion bombshell landing in the UK. In an ambitious project to rival Disneyland, Paramount are opening their own theme park in Kent. […]
Your money is in a tax haven
Very few of us would consider ourselves eager users of tax havens. Far from it! Some of you would be protesting on the streets against them before even a penny of yours found its way […]
We shouldn’t be taxed for bleeding, period.
Women who menstruate (and those who menstruate who don’t identify as women), have to pay tax on top of what they already have to fork out for sanitary products. This is because they are classified as […]
News l Students accuse University of lacking principles over Laidlaw donation
Students have accused the University of lacking principles in accepting donations from “Tax Dodging Donor” Lord Laidlaw. In a public letter to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Professor Finlay, students threaten to campaign […]
Comment | 50p travesty
This week shadow chancellor Ed Balls announced plans that if Labour win the next general election, the 50p tax rate will return. This is a terrible idea that resembles the old days of the ‘loony left’ in the […]
News | University receives £9m donation from controversial Tory peer
The University has received its biggest ever donation from Tory peer Lord Laidlaw. Laidlaw is a controversial figure, having been publicly criticised for tax avoidance and coming under media scrutiny for allegedly hosting sex parties […]
Tax dodging donor gives cash to Uni
The University has received huge amounts of money from a ‘sex addict’ who avoids an estimated £50million in tax every year. Last week, Leeds Student exposed the University’s connection with alleged paedophile Jimmy Savile. […]