There is an old book that is always worth looking through. Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds is heavy going. It analyses historical financial bubbles such as the South Sea Bubble and the Tulip bubble. I was given a copy when I first went into investment banking.
There is a lot of focus on the NHS. Rightly so. Ambulance waiting times are rising. Waiting lists are stretching. Nurses will be striking (although I hope this is resolved).
The £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding will provide much-needed help for those households who do not have a domestic energy supply and have not received support through the main Energy Bills Support Scheme.
The Energy Bill Relief Scheme which was covered by a Statutory Instrument (SI) that was resolved yesterday by the Delegated Legislation Committee. As such, it will be passed through the House today.
Mark Garnier has today submitted a further written question to BEIS in respect of the long awaited details of Energy Bill Support Scheme (alternative funding) to assist Park Home residents' budgets as we approach the cold December nights.
Best and worst jobs right now. The best? Planning the bush tucker trials for my colleague Matt Hancock on ITV’s “I’m a Celebrity…”. The worse? Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Over the last few weeks we have seen disruption by protestors on our roads and motorways, as well as publicity stunts involving historical pieces of art in the name of ‘Just Stop Oil’.
The new government is in place, stability has returned to the financial markets, and the political commentary has returned to normal. What a relief. Now we can talk about local matters again.
