candy49(25)•in #uk•8 days ago70% of Billionaires in Britain are self-made, unlike in Germany where only 26% are self-made (the rest inherited their money)Here is the table comparing billionaires across Europe: source There are a lot of aristocrats in Britain, but apart from the Duke of Westminister who owns prime...4candy49(25)•in uk•8 days ago70% of Billionaires in Britain are self-made, unlike in Germany where only 26% are self-made (the rest inherited their money)Here is the table comparing billionaires across Europe: source There are a lot of aristocrats in Britain, but apart from the Duke of Westminister who owns prime...4
candy49(25)•in #eu•30 days agoHave any EU member states gone from being net recipients of EU funds to net contributors?A big component underpinning the European Union's philosophy is the concept of "solidarity payments". The idea is that the wealthier states transfer money to th...1candy49(25)•in eu•30 days agoHave any EU member states gone from being net recipients of EU funds to net contributors?A big component underpinning the European Union's philosophy is the concept of "solidarity payments". The idea is that the wealthier states transfer money to th...1
candy49(25)•in #germany•38 days agoWas Germany the country to suffer the most from Brexit?A "hypothetical" study has been released claiming that Britain's economy would have been 8% bigger if Brexit hadn't happened. The economist Julian Jessop respon...2candy49(25)•in germany•38 days agoWas Germany the country to suffer the most from Brexit?A "hypothetical" study has been released claiming that Britain's economy would have been 8% bigger if Brexit hadn't happened. The economist Julian Jessop respon...2
candy49(25)•in #uk•101 days agoThe UK's Dependency Ratio is currently worse than China'sThe Dependency Ratio is a ratio between dependents (children and pensioners) and the workers who support them. It's calculated by the following formula: There h...1candy49(25)•in uk•101 days agoThe UK's Dependency Ratio is currently worse than China'sThe Dependency Ratio is a ratio between dependents (children and pensioners) and the workers who support them. It's calculated by the following formula: There h...1
candy49(25)•in #uk•138 days agoThe Bank of England has now reversed £300 billion of Quantitative Easing... but it still hasn't got back to March 2020 levels, that will need another £200 billion of asset purchases to be reversed. Here is the chart: source Inflatio...3candy49(25)•in uk•138 days agoThe Bank of England has now reversed £300 billion of Quantitative Easing... but it still hasn't got back to March 2020 levels, that will need another £200 billion of asset purchases to be reversed. Here is the chart: source Inflatio...3
candy49(25)•in #uk•146 days agoUK gilt yields soar - for the first time this century the UK is paying more to borrow than the USNormally British and American bond yields track each other. For good reason, as they are both service dominated economies with big housing and financial sectors...2candy49(25)•in uk•146 days agoUK gilt yields soar - for the first time this century the UK is paying more to borrow than the USNormally British and American bond yields track each other. For good reason, as they are both service dominated economies with big housing and financial sectors...2
candy49(25)•in #uk•147 days agoUK trade surplus with New Zealand jumps after trade dealThe Brexit transition ended on 31st December 2020, after which Britain was free to sign trade deals around the world. The trade deal with New Zealand was signed...1candy49(25)•in uk•147 days agoUK trade surplus with New Zealand jumps after trade dealThe Brexit transition ended on 31st December 2020, after which Britain was free to sign trade deals around the world. The trade deal with New Zealand was signed...1
candy49(25)•in #uk•149 days agoWhy are Holiday Inn hotels housing migrants, but Premier Inn hotels arn't?It comes down to business models. Holiday Inn are part of Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG hotels and Resorts). They're a British multinational listed on both ...1candy49(25)•in uk•149 days agoWhy are Holiday Inn hotels housing migrants, but Premier Inn hotels arn't?It comes down to business models. Holiday Inn are part of Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG hotels and Resorts). They're a British multinational listed on both ...1
candy49(25)•in #uk•152 days agoThe UK's trade deficit with China widened to £39 billionThis was down to a sharp decrease in exports of goods to China. (Services exports were up, but not enough to offset the decline in goods). Here is the table: so...1candy49(25)•in uk•152 days agoThe UK's trade deficit with China widened to £39 billionThis was down to a sharp decrease in exports of goods to China. (Services exports were up, but not enough to offset the decline in goods). Here is the table: so...1
candy49(25)•in #uk•156 days agoThe Pound's share of Global Foreign Exchange Reserves is at the highest since 2000The Pound is now the third most held foreign currency (5.1%), after the dollar (57.74%) and euro (20.06%) according to the IMF. Here is the table: source Here i...1candy49(25)•in uk•156 days agoThe Pound's share of Global Foreign Exchange Reserves is at the highest since 2000The Pound is now the third most held foreign currency (5.1%), after the dollar (57.74%) and euro (20.06%) according to the IMF. Here is the table: source Here i...1
candy49(25)•in #uk•161 days agoThe UK now has a trade surplus with Japan thanks to servicesThe first post Brexit trade deal the UK made was with Japan. It was signed on 23rd October 2020 and came into effect in 2021. It eliminated many of the tariffs ...1candy49(25)•in uk•161 days agoThe UK now has a trade surplus with Japan thanks to servicesThe first post Brexit trade deal the UK made was with Japan. It was signed on 23rd October 2020 and came into effect in 2021. It eliminated many of the tariffs ...1
candy49(25)•in #uk•168 days agoHow Britain got a better trade deal from Trump than the EUThe Brits got their timing right. They cut their deal at the moment Trump was at his most vulnerable. Here's the timeline: April 2nd: Trump announces his Libera...3candy49(25)•in uk•168 days agoHow Britain got a better trade deal from Trump than the EUThe Brits got their timing right. They cut their deal at the moment Trump was at his most vulnerable. Here's the timeline: April 2nd: Trump announces his Libera...3
candy49(25)•in #uk•170 days agoUK trade with Australia has jumped since the trade deal came into force in 2023The Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement, which was signed on 17th December 2021, came into force on 31st May 2023. The deal eliminated 99% of tariffs on both side...1candy49(25)•in uk•170 days agoUK trade with Australia has jumped since the trade deal came into force in 2023The Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement, which was signed on 17th December 2021, came into force on 31st May 2023. The deal eliminated 99% of tariffs on both side...1
candy49(25)•in #uk•215 days agoLabour is heading into an employment crisisThe media has been focused on the UK unemployment rate rising to 4.6% from 4% at the general election in July 2024. But that is based on a survey and distorted ...1candy49(25)•in uk•215 days agoLabour is heading into an employment crisisThe media has been focused on the UK unemployment rate rising to 4.6% from 4% at the general election in July 2024. But that is based on a survey and distorted ...1
candy49(25)•in #uk•293 days agoHow will the council elections play out?In about six weeks, the UK goes to the polls for the May council elections. It'll be the first electoral feedback on Keir Starmer's Labour govt since they won p...3candy49(25)•in uk•293 days agoHow will the council elections play out?In about six weeks, the UK goes to the polls for the May council elections. It'll be the first electoral feedback on Keir Starmer's Labour govt since they won p...3
candy49(25)•in #uk•359 days agoWill Keir Starmer survive as Prime Minister?When the general election campaign began in mid May 2024, Labour were polling at 46%. But when the votes were counted on 4th July, Labour got just 33.7% of the ...5candy49(25)•in uk•359 days agoWill Keir Starmer survive as Prime Minister?When the general election campaign began in mid May 2024, Labour were polling at 46%. But when the votes were counted on 4th July, Labour got just 33.7% of the ...5
candy49(25)•in #hive•493 days agoUpdate on Hive-Engine Withdrawals problemSo - it is coming up to four days since I tried to make a withdrawal from Hive-Engine to Hive. I still haven't received my coins, and now the Hive-Engine withdr...1candy49(25)•in hive•493 days agoUpdate on Hive-Engine Withdrawals problemSo - it is coming up to four days since I tried to make a withdrawal from Hive-Engine to Hive. I still haven't received my coins, and now the Hive-Engine withdr...1
candy49(25)•in #hive•495 days agoWithdrawals from Hive Engine not workingSo, about 14 hours ago I sold some layer 2 coins for Hive, and initiated a withdrawal to Hive so I could transfer it to savings - and it never arrived. It's onl...0candy49(25)•in hive•495 days agoWithdrawals from Hive Engine not workingSo, about 14 hours ago I sold some layer 2 coins for Hive, and initiated a withdrawal to Hive so I could transfer it to savings - and it never arrived. It's onl...0
candy49(25)•in #politics•534 days agoHow did Kamala Harris secure support so fast?Ever since the disastrous debate at the end of June, President Biden was coming under huge pressure to drop out of November's presidential election. But the stu...0candy49(25)•in politics•534 days agoHow did Kamala Harris secure support so fast?Ever since the disastrous debate at the end of June, President Biden was coming under huge pressure to drop out of November's presidential election. But the stu...0
candy49(25)•in #uk•545 days agoA connundrum from the General ElectionPart of the reason Labour won 411 seats in the general election despite getting only 33.7% of the vote, is that the right-wing vote was split, with many 2019 To...1candy49(25)•in uk•545 days agoA connundrum from the General ElectionPart of the reason Labour won 411 seats in the general election despite getting only 33.7% of the vote, is that the right-wing vote was split, with many 2019 To...1
