Government Policy
The £1 Million Royal-Backed App That Vanished: A Fintech Cautionary Tale
A deep dive into vVoosh, the failed fintech app backed by Sarah Ferguson that lost £1m of UK taxpayer money. A lesson in finance and due diligence.
Australia’s Social Media Standoff: A New Regulatory Ice Age for Tech Investors?
Australia’s proposed social media ban for under-16s signals a major regulatory shift, posing a significant risk to tech investors and the digital economy.
The UK’s Risky Gamble: Will Banning Ransomware Payments Save Us or Sink Us?
The UK government is considering a ban on ransomware payments, but experts warn it could cripple essential services. Is this a genius move or a disaster?
Beyond the Impasse: The Lasting Economic Scars of the Longest U.S. Government Shutdown
The 2019 U.S. government shutdown was more than a political event; it was a multi-billion dollar shock to the economy with lasting lessons for investors.
The 50% Return No One is Talking About: A Deep Dive into the UK’s Best-Kept Savings Secret
Discover the UK’s Help to Save scheme, a government-backed account offering a 50% bonus on savings for eligible individuals. A financial game-changer.
Pentagon Puts Defence Giants on Notice: A New Era for Investing in National Security?
The Pentagon is shaking up its multi-trillion-dollar contracting system, putting the “Big Five” defence giants on notice and opening doors for new innovators.
Pentagon’s Shake-Up: What a New Era of Defense Competition Means for Your Portfolio
The Pentagon is overhauling its contracting process, signaling a new era of competition that could disrupt defense giants and create opportunities for investors.
The 50% Interest Anomaly: Deconstructing the UK’s Most Unconventional Savings Account
A UK government scheme offers a 50% bonus on savings for eligible individuals, a return that defies market logic. We dissect this financial anomaly.
Grounded Nation: How Airport Chaos Reveals Deep Fissures in the US Economy
Flight cuts at major US airports are more than a travel hassle; they’re a red flag for investors, signaling deep economic risks and systemic fragility.
Grounded: How a Potential Government Shutdown Threatens to Clip the Wings of the U.S. Economy
A potential government shutdown threatens a 10% cut in US flight capacity, signaling severe ripple effects for the economy, stock market, and global supply chains.
Cleared for Chaos: How a Government Shutdown Grounds Flights and Shakes the Global Economy
A 10% cut in US flights due to a government shutdown signals major economic turbulence for investors, the stock market, and key industrial sectors.