BY EFFIE DEANS In 1914 Britain was indisputably one of the Great Powers including France, Germany, Russia and the USA. Not only were we powerful we were one of the richest countries in the world. At that time Poland did not exist. It was divided between Germany, Russia and Austria-Hungary. Now we are told Poland may in a few years be richer than Britain. How … Continue reading Why will Poland be Richer than Britain?
BY STEWART SLATER Money is, according to those sage observers of the public finances Simply Red, too tight to mention. Inflation stalks the land, the tax take is at multi-decade highs and the public debt is, more or less, enough to buy the entire annual output of India, the world’s fifth biggest economy. It was, therefore, odd for the Prime Minister, never slow to flaunt … Continue reading Rishesse Oblige
VICAR Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, I trust that You are well and have enjoyed the sunny days this week. I know some farmer readers have been praying for these levels of rain, so Your prayers have been answered. Often I get asked to help pray for a successful outcome in a deal or a bid. I normally refuse. It is better to pray … Continue reading Prayer for a Deal
VICAR Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, I trust that You are well and healthy. Let us hope we have passed the worst of the cold weather and that the Australian flu, which, like the Australian quick, has undone us this winter, soon passes. I have received a request this week from one reader, who requested a “Prayer for Abundance”. As a Vicar You might … Continue reading Prayer for Abundance
BY DOMINIC WIGHTMAN These days, when people are not having a go at middle-aged white men in suits, it’s the “public-school educated” who are the targets of social media ire. As a public school educated white man I seem, by default, to be in line for rather a lot of flak. For no good reason, of course. Just to sate the anger of tap-tappers who … Continue reading Public School Educated – And?
