Articles: March, 2009

The FT tells us that the good times are over for Dubai’s expats, but we suspect that El Dorado was a myth from start to finish.

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New revelations about Sir Fred Goodwin prompt top-level discussions among the people at the top. Luckily, Swordplay has a mole at the heart of the government. Here’s what he heard… The Rt Hon Harriet Harman: I’m sorry I’m late. I was driving as fast as I could but the blasted police stopped me. However, I [...]

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Earlier we pondered the taxman’s generosity, Swiss-style. Some people, though, prefer to use lawyers when it comes to tax. Click here for an intriguing tale of gag orders in the early hours (and yes, it involves a major UK bank). Astute media types will note that the core story – of the bank setting up [...]

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Without wishing to distract anyone from their day’s labour, save for the growing bands of lawyers and journalists who have a bit more time thanks to their employer’s adoption of a four-day week, Swordplay recommends a visit to the Times’ new Spelling Bee site. It’s fun, and, we suspect, extremely worthwhile for a great number [...]

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How’s this for creative financial management? Forget all the talk of digging holes in your garden to bury your cash (because it’s safer there than in your bank), or even of venturing into the art market (fine paintings always hold their value, so they say), the best thing to do with your hard-earned savings is… [...]

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