Public Finance
The Shelter Deficit: Poland’s Military Buildup and the Hidden Economic Gamble
Poland’s record military spending masks a critical vulnerability: a severe lack of civilian bomb shelters, posing risks to its economy and investors.
The £800 Million Stitch: Unraveling the Financial Threads of the Bayeux Tapestry’s UK Journey
The Bayeux Tapestry’s £800m insurance is a masterclass in public finance, risk management, and the economics of priceless cultural assets.
Northern Powerhouse Rail: A Decade of Delay or a Trillion-Pound Tipping Point for the UK Economy?
After a decade of promises, the UK’s Northern Powerhouse Rail scheme faces a critical moment. Will it finally unlock economic growth or remain a fiscal fantasy?
Beyond the Billions: Deconstructing the UK’s £11.7bn Borrowing Surge and Its Ripple Effect on the Economy
The UK’s £11.7bn November borrowing was higher than expected, signaling fiscal challenges with deep implications for investors, the economy, and future policy.
The £800m Pension Puzzle: Why Are UK MPs Avoiding the Stock Market?
A deep dive into the UK MPs’ pension fund reveals a startlingly risk-averse strategy, with just 2% in stocks. Is it prudent or a costly mistake?
Audit Red Flags: Why a “Qualified Opinion” on a £1.8bn Public Project Should Concern Every Investor
An auditor’s warning over “material misstatements” at a £1.8bn UK public project reveals critical lessons in governance, finance, and investor trust.
Beyond the Picket Line: The Staggering Economic Cost of the UK Doctors’ Strike
A new doctors’ strike is more than a health crisis; it’s a major economic event with deep implications for UK finance, investing, and economic stability.
HS2: A Runaway Train on the UK’s Balance Sheet?
HS2 was meant to be a triumph of UK infrastructure, but spiraling costs have turned it into a cautionary tale for investors and the economy.
The Singapore Secret: How a National Balance Sheet Forged a Global Economic Powerhouse
Discover Singapore’s secret to economic success: managing the country’s public assets with the discipline of a world-class investment firm.
The £47 Billion Gamble: Was the UK’s COVID Loan Scheme a Lifeline or a License to Steal?
A deep dive into the UK’s £47bn COVID loan scheme, weighing its role as an economic lifeline against the staggering levels of fraud it enabled.
London’s Fare Hike: A Microcosm of Macroeconomic Pressures and a Glimpse into the Future of Urban Finance
A 5.8% Tube fare hike in London reveals deep economic pressures, challenges in infrastructure investing, and the growing role of fintech in public finance.
The £1.7 Billion Data Black Hole: Why the UK Home Office’s Failure is a Major Red Flag for the Economy
A National Audit Office report reveals the UK Home Office has lost track of a third of asylum claimants, a data failure with severe risks for the UK economy.