Former Harper aide lays out PM's tax cut logic

The opposition is concerned that the Harper conservatives will use the current economic crisis to cut public services.Here's a frank assessment --  from a former top aide -- of the prime minister's approach to taxes and govenrment spending.""I'm hopeful there will be...

Polar world sailor arrives home

After being forced to twice abandon his trip, a British father of two has become teh first solo yachtsman to enter the Russian Arctic. Many of the delays were due to beaurocratic red tape in getting clearance...

Banks face "systemic margin call," $325 billion hit: JPM

It is shocking that more people aren't cognizant of this impending crisis." NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street banks are facing a "systemic margin call" that may deplete banks of $325...

Police reform to remove red tape

Too much paperwork and not enough policing. Police paperwork to be carried out by civilian staff and changes to stop and search forms. New proposals for Police forces in England and Wales will see waste cut and more civilian staff."The biggest shake up in policing for a...

Police 'too afraid of criticism to solve crimes' says senior officer

"The police have become so cautious and fearful of being criticised that they no longer use their own judgement to solve 'genuine' crimes, according to a hard-hitting report by a senior police chief. The government-commissioned report from Ronnie Flanagan, the Chief Inspector...

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