Economic Policy
The Nuclear Paradox: Why the UK’s Energy Ambitions Are a High-Stakes Gamble for Investors
The UK is the world’s costliest place for nuclear power due to complex rules. This post analyzes the financial risks and economic impact for investors.
King Canute’s Modern Tides: Navigating Crypto, Climate Change, and the Limits of Control
Inspired by King Canute, we explore how leaders should navigate the unstoppable tides of crypto and climate change—not with futile commands, but with wisdom.
The Credibility Gap: Why What Governments and Companies *Do* Matters More Than What They *Say*
Inconsistency between words and actions isn’t just a political issue; it’s a major risk for the economy, investors, and business leaders. Here’s why.
The £70 Billion Question: Inside the Covid Inquiry’s Scrutiny of Furlough and Business Loans
The UK Covid Inquiry scrutinizes the £70bn furlough and loan schemes, weighing their role as economic lifelines against colossal fraud and waste.
The Paralysis of Prediction: How UK Budget Leaks Are Stalling the Economy
Budget leaks spark debate: Are they harmless political chatter or a genuine threat causing economic paralysis for businesses and investors?
The £500k Stranded Asset: Why the Economy Can’t Afford to Have Unemployed Doctors
A bottleneck in medical training is creating a costly economic paradox: a doctor shortage alongside unemployed medics. This is a market failure we can’t afford.
Peace Plan or Political Ploy? Unpacking the Market Tremors from the Ukraine Policy Reversal
A contentious Ukraine peace plan was floated and then denied, revealing deep policy uncertainty. This analysis explores the impact on the economy and markets.
Geopolitical Tremors: Rubio’s Ukraine Comments and the Market’s Unpriced Risk
A US official’s clarification on a Ukraine peace plan highlights the profound geopolitical risk that investors and the global economy have yet to price in.
Driving the Future: UK’s EV Grant Extension and the High-Stakes Race for Critical Minerals
A look at the UK’s dual strategy to boost EV adoption via grants and secure its critical mineral supply chain, creating a new investment landscape.
The £1.3bn EV Question: A Green Subsidy Boom or a New Tax on the Horizon?
A £1.3bn EV grant could supercharge the UK economy, but a new tax looms. We analyze the impact on finance, investing, and the stock market.
Beyond the Tracks: Decoding the Economic Shockwave of the UK’s Rail Fare Freeze
A landmark rail fare freeze in England signals a major shift in UK economic policy, impacting public finance, consumer spending, and infrastructure investment.
The Silent Epidemic: Why the Justice System is Losing the War on Financial Fraud
Fraud is rampant, yet prosecutions are alarmingly rare. Discover why the justice system is failing victims and what this means for the economy and your investments.