Public Finance
The Royal £250-a-Week ‘Bargain’: A Financial Deep Dive into the Royal Lodge Controversy
The controversy over Prince Andrew’s £250/week Royal Lodge rent misses the point. A deep dive into the finance reveals a shrewd deal for the UK taxpayer.
Beyond the Bus Stop: Analyzing the Economic Fallout of the UK’s Youth Transport Decision
The UK government’s rejection of free youth bus passes is more than a transport issue; it’s a key economic decision with impacts on finance and investment.
The £8 Million-a-Day Blunder: A Financial Autopsy of the UK’s Asylum Hotel Scandal
A financial analysis of the UK Home Office’s £8m-a-day asylum hotel spending, exploring the economic impact and fintech solutions for public finance.
The Unpopular Tax We Might Actually Need: A Contrarian Defence of Stamp Duty
A deep dive into the controversial Stamp Duty Land Tax, exploring the contrarian argument that this unpopular levy may be a necessary tool for wealth taxation.
Mozambique’s Paradox: How a Financial Crisis Sparked a Governance Revolution
A 2016 scandal forced Mozambique to reform. The surprising result offers a powerful lesson on foreign aid, government accountability, and investing.
The £8 Million-a-Day Fiasco: A Financial Autopsy of the UK’s Asylum Hotel Scandal
A deep dive into the UK Home Office’s multi-billion-pound asylum hotel scandal, analyzing the financial mismanagement and its impact on the economy.
The UK’s £14.3 Billion Problem: Why Soaring Debt Costs Are a Red Flag for the Economy
UK government borrowing hit a five-year high in September, as soaring debt interest payments outstripped rising tax revenues, posing a major economic challenge.
The Ant, the Grasshopper, and the Modern Economy: A Fable for Fiscal Policy
Aesop’s fable of the Ant and the Grasshopper is a tempting but flawed guide for modern fiscal policy. This analysis explores the complexities beyond the fable.
The Paradox of Prudence: Is the UK’s Fiscal Watchdog Stifling Economic Growth?
The UK’s fiscal watchdog, the OBR, was created for stability. But is its conservative framework now a hindrance to vital economic growth and investment?
The Haiku That Captured a Global Tax Headache: Deconstructing the Economics of Property Levies
A simple haiku in the FT reveals a global frustration with property taxes. This post deconstructs the economics, market impact, and future of this levy.
The Trillion-Dollar Question: Is High Public spending the Real Threat to Our Economy?
Exploring the fierce debate on public spending and its impact on finance, investing, and the future of our economy. Is the state simply too big?
Beyond the Headlines: An Investor’s Guide to the UK Welfare System
Political rhetoric about a “sicknote culture” is a moral panic. Data shows UK welfare spending is controlled and employment is high.