Monthly Archives: July 2011

Premier League Footballers Avoid Paying Tax

Posted on 23/07/2011 by Tony Lockhart

I’ve only just heard about the tax avoidance scheme that Premier League footballers use. They set up companies and their wages are paid to them as loans from those companies, thereby paying very little tax, certainly nothing like the 50% … Continue reading →

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Payback time for the Somali pirates?

Posted on 20/07/2011 by Tony Lockhart

Many countries are reluctant to donate aid to help the starving people of Somalia, and we can understand why; the country is riddled with corruption. Here’s a solution which is guaranteed to both increase and speed up the aid. The … Continue reading →

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Death Of An Alter Ego

Posted on 16/07/2011 by Tony Lockhart

It is with an ever-changing mixture of sadness and pleasure that I announce the death of my alter ego, David Thomas. David’s departure from my life has been prompted by the re-release of my now, hopefully, better edited autobiography, UNSETTLING. … Continue reading →

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Can the hacking hacks be stopped?

Posted on 05/07/2011 by Tony Lockhart

It seems to me that the hacking scandal currently fouling the UK air has provided an ideal opportunity for society, be it big or small, and if indeed there is such a thing, to rid itself once and for all … Continue reading →

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