| Acronym | Meaning |
| DR | The Daily Reckoning |
| ADR | American Depository Receipt |
| PIU | Public Inquiry Unit |
| ROE | Return On Equity |
| PFI | Private Finance Initiative |
| NRF | Neighbourhood Renewal Fund |
| ADC | Association Of District Councils |
| PPT | Plunge Protection Team (an Unknown Buyer Who "makes The Market" During Sharp Downturns) |
| PE | Price To Earnings (Ratio) |
| AME | Annually Managed Expenditure |