The 2016 referendum exposed deep fault lines in our society. Rather than working to repair them with education and an emphasis on economic prosperity, the government has allowed divisions to fester. There is a now a real danger that this political failure could create space for the rise of the far right.
We have missed far too many opportunities to steer our economy in a positive direction. It’s time for the left to address the role of the state today, says Prof. Prem Sikka.
Today’s SMEs are tomorrow’s business giants, but most are being smothered by bankrupt clients and irresponsible bankers. Prem Sikka writes.
The handling of scandals at leading banks show it’s time for a regulatory overhaul.
Companies might have to justify pay gaps between bosses and workers, but without a body to oversee it the measure is futile. Prem Sikka writes.
RBS is being slowly privatised – but little has been done to check the corrupt culture, argues accounting expert Prem Sikka.
Checking soaring executive pay is necessary for reducing income inequalities, but the government continually fails to address the issue.
Prem Sikka argues that suppliers and employees must be compensated when companies go bust.
The latest report on the firm’s bankruptcy scandal reveals how bosses acted recklessly while big creditors, auditors and authorities slept.
The number of workers on low pay is increasing and more are finding that employers are not honouring the minimum wage laws.
