UK must learn not to make policy on the hoof

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UK must learn not to make policy on the hoof

UK chancellor Alistair Darling has shot himself in the foot politically with tax changes designed to hurt private equity. Private equity funds will be fine — they are smart enough to sidestep the measures. The changes may not be a bad thing, but Darling should have consulted business properly.

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