The debt crisis – Pain Aversion – a Good basis for the country?

September 18th, 2010 by Jon Moulton

Jon Moulton of Better Capital LLP gave an engaging and thoughtful presentation to the Institute of Directors (IOD) at Moores Hotel on 17 September 2010.

Jon Moulton at the IOD seminar at Moores Hotel, St Peter Port ©RLLord (Click image to expand)

Mr Moulton began by looking at Guernsey’s situation.  He is very pleased with Guernsey but he highlighted the dilemma of Guernsey’s proximity to the European Union.  He asked “Is Guernsey in the EU or not?  Is Guernsey on its knees to Brussels or not?”  If Guernsey gave in to EU demands, which is what the EU wants, Guernsey wouldn’t need to exist.  If Guernsey sticks its heels in too much with the EU there won’t be any business left.  It will drift away.

Mr. Moulton emphasised Guernsey’s need to diversify and generate new business opportunities away from the financial services sector.  He stressed the need for good leadership and hoped Guernsey had it.  He then turned his attention to the UK.  Below is Mr. Moulton’s prepared presentation, which was interspersed with candid remarks and with humour.

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The Committee on Climate Change Adaptation Sub-Committee publishes report ‘How well prepared is the UK for climate change?’

September 18th, 2010 by Richard Lord

The Adaptation Sub-Committee of the Committee on Climate Change released a report on 16 September 2010 titled “How well prepared is the UK for climate change?”

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The report provides the first national assessment of how well prepared the UK is to cope with the impacts of climate change through adopting measures to adapt to climate change.

The Committee for Climate Change is an independent advisor to the UK Government on tackling and preparing for climate change.  Other reports on tackling the impact of climate change are available on the Committee on Climate Change website.

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) reports on why climate matters for business

September 18th, 2010 by Confederation of British Industry

The CBI‘s report on adaptation recognises that our infrastructure is not ready for the radical changes ahead to Britain’s climate and call for the Government to make its environmental data more easily available to help businesses prepare for the risks of climate change.

To find out more about the CBI’s work on climate change visit their website.

Matt Sheldon, CBI senior policy adviser, climate change, talks about the CBI’s new report Whatever the weather.