Darren Jones

Jan 11, 2025 | telegraph.co.uk | Darren Jones

There’s no doubt that, for decades, the promise of ending wasteful government spending has been trumpeted, with little result. Time and time again, the Conservatives told the country that they could be trusted with the public purse, and that they would be prudent with every pound, when the reality was the stark opposite. Waste loomed large over 14 years of Conservative government, not least because of the billions of taxpayer pounds they pumped into political gimmicks and empty promises.

Jan 10, 2025 | dailybusinessgroup.co.uk | Terry Murden |Darren Jones |Rachel Reeves

The UK Government has defended its stewardship of the economy despite borrowing costs hitting their highest level for 16 years yesterday which has led to calls for cuts in taxes and spending. Bond yields have risen as investors worry about the underlying state of the government’s finances after chancellor lifted taxes by £40 billion in the October budget, including a £25bn rise in employers’ national insurance contributions. This has contributed to a sharp fall in business confidence and hiring.

Jan 9, 2025 | telegraph.co.uk | Madeline Grant |Darren Jones

Darren Jones looks like he was born with a clipboard in his hand and smugness oozed out of every pore “Where’s Rachel Reeves?” sounds like a greyer, grimmer version of “Where’s Wally?”: the sort of cheery reading material they have stocked in the Dignitas waiting room.

Nov 23, 2024 | medium.com | Darren Jones

Darren Jones·Follow2 min read·--Age happens to all of us — it’s a natural, unstoppable force. What we do with it, however, is entirely up to us. Growth, maturity, and progress aren’t automatic; they are choices. Whether we act intentionally or impulsively, every decision we make shapes who we become. My father taught me this lesson nearly 30 years ago, and it remains one of the most valuable truths I’ve ever learned.

Nov 22, 2024 | medium.com | Darren Jones

Darren Jones·Follow1 min read·--As 2024 nears its end, I find myself reflecting on the last five weeks with a full heart. It’s been a journey filled with growth, challenges, and moments of profound connection with my cosmetology students. Every day, I am grateful for the opportunity to guide my students in connecting the dots — helping them understand not only the “how” but the “why” behind the lessons we cover.