Of course, more regulation is just what the British economy needs. In particular, we need more regulation of those very … Continue reading “Time, Cable, please!”

Vince Cable’s proposals on executive pay do not really amount to a great deal, but it is worrying that the … Continue reading “Cable’s proposals will harm business and politicise pay”

The Prime Minister says that the government intends to act on what it sees as excessive executive pay. Apparently we … Continue reading “Top Pay under fire again”

Mechanisms to ensure the political acceptability of privatisations should not be rejected automatically, simply because they are inefficient and raise … Continue reading “Bank share give-away flawed”

In his speech this afternoon to the Liberal Democrats’ conference, the Business Secretary, Vince Cable, will assert: “ Capitalism kills … Continue reading “Cable on capitalism and competition”

The Liberal-Conservative administration deserves to pass its 100 day probation. It hasn’t done much yet, but it has said some … Continue reading “A solid enough start”

Vince Cable suggested on Sunday that the payment of bank bonuses and dividends should be linked to whether or not … Continue reading “Vince Cable risks promoting another financial crisis”

One of the things which the Blair government got right was establishing the principle of student fees in higher education. … Continue reading “Graduate tax? No thanks”

Vince Cable’s speech at Cass Business School was an interesting mix of the radical and the reactionary. Overall, it certainly … Continue reading “Vince Cable – not bad, but no Nick Ridley!”