Could the UK could rejoin the EU?

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Given an unprecedented cost of living crisis, the UK electorate are turning against Brexit. The % regretting Brexit has grown to record level. There is no chance of a quick return to the EU. Neither the UK or EU want it. But, what about the next generation of voters and politicians? If things can change …

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Videos about economic collapse on Youtube

I began a Youtube channel in 2009, and despite the dire quality got quite a few views. But, I decided there was no future in making videos, so I stuck to writing a blog. In the summer of 2022, my website traffic was stagnant and I was looking for a way to boost my website, …

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Why Landlords are Facing A Tougher Economic Situation

  For the past eight years there has been a net exodus of landlords from the private rental market –  tighter regulations, tax changes and now the double whammy of inflation and rising interest rates is leading to a shortage of rental properties, just as the market needs more. In the past 20 years, the …

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How Bank Failures can destroy the economy

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Bank bailouts are back. But, why do governments go to such lengths to save banks who took risks, ignored regulations and made a loss? This title about bank failures destroying the economy is not actually linkbait title. I think it is fair to say, the US bank failures of 1930-33 really did destroy a good …

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Are we heading for another Credit Crunch?

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In 2008, the world global banking system went into meltdown after the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers. It stemmed from a toxic combination of falling house prices, rising interest rates and sub-prime mortgage debt. To relive the 2008 Credit Crunch – see this article on Credit Crunch Explained (which was one of my earlier articles as …

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Problems of UK Housing Market

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The UK housing market is something of a national obsession. But, it faces numerous problems High prices (especially affecting younger people) High cost of renting – Shortage of properties Decline in birth rates due to high living costs Concealed households – people having to live with parents Inequality Volatility of prices Homelessness Since the early …

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Why the UK Faces Higher Taxes and Less Public Services

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The UK tax burden has increased to the highest level since 1948. In the past three decades, the burden has risen from 28% to 37% of GDP and will continue to rise with the typical household expected to pay an extra £650 a year from April. However, whilst in 1948, the government were setting up …

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