Public Finance
The £100 Billion Lesson: What the HS2 Saga Teaches Every Investor and Business Leader
The HS2 saga is more than a transport story; it’s a masterclass in project finance, risk management, and economic governance for every investor.
Beyond the Payslip: A Deep Dive into the UK’s Trillion-Pound Fiscal Engine
A deep dive into the UK’s trillion-pound tax system. We explore where the money comes from, where it goes, and why it’s crucial for investors.
Europe’s Drone Wall: A Multi-Billion Euro Bet on Co-ordination Over Code
Europe’s plan for a “drone wall” is a multi-billion euro test of unity. The real barriers are not technological, but political, financial, and economic.
The Price of Preservation: Unpacking the New US National Park Fee for Global Investors
A new fee for foreign tourists at US national parks is more than a travel update; it’s a major economic policy with impacts on finance, investing, and tech.
The People’s Budget: Decoding Public Demands in a High-Stakes UK Economy
An analysis of public budget demands, from free bus travel to tax cuts, and their impact on the UK economy, investing, and the future of fintech.
Fiscal Straitjacket or Guardian of Stability? The Fierce Debate Over the UK’s Economic Watchdog
Has the UK’s budget watchdog become a “straitjacket on growth”? We explore the fierce debate over the OBR’s power and its impact on the UK economy.
The Broken Promise: Why the UK’s Post-War Economic Blueprint is Failing and What It Means for Investors
The UK’s post-war economic blueprint is failing under 21st-century pressures, creating a crisis for its economy, investors, and the stock market.
The UK’s Secret Economic Shock Absorber: Why “Risky” Debt Might Be a Genius Move
The UK’s “risky” debt, high in inflation-linked bonds, may be a powerful, under-appreciated automatic economic stabiliser that reduces fiscal volatility.
The £3 Billion Bottleneck: Analyzing the Economic Ripple Effects of the UK’s Asylum Crisis
The UK’s asylum system backlog is a multi-billion-pound fiscal crisis, impacting public finance, the economy, and investor confidence.
Scotland’s Landmark Bond Issue: A New Chapter in UK Finance or a Step Towards Independence?
Scotland secures a top-tier ‘Aa3’ credit rating, matching the UK, as it prepares to issue its first-ever government bonds to fund infrastructure.
The £10 Billion Question: Why the UK’s Waspi Pension Rethink is a High-Stakes Gamble for the Economy
The UK government is rethinking its rejection of Waspi compensation, a move with multi-billion-pound implications for the economy, investors, and public finance.
The £3 Million Glitch: How a Government Algorithm Mistook Family Holidays for Permanent Exits
HMRC’s flawed use of travel data to suspend 23,500 child benefit payments offers a stark lesson on the risks of poorly implemented government technology.