Public Finance
Rethinking UK Taxation: Could a 25% Flat Tax Unleash Britain’s Economy?
A radical proposal for a 25% flat tax sparks a crucial debate. Can this simplify the UK’s complex tax system and stimulate the economy, or is it a risk?
The Empty Classroom Economy: Why Falling School Rolls Are a Major Red Flag for the UK Economy
Record unfilled school places in England are a red flag for investors, signaling major shifts in the UK economy, real estate, and public finance.
The £85 Billion Anchor: How Britain’s Health Crisis is Dragging Down its Economy
The UK faces an £85bn economic crisis as 2.8 million people are out of work due to sickness, threatening GDP, the stock market, and fiscal stability.
The £1 Billion Failure: How a Vanished Watchdog Left UK Cities on the Brink of Collapse
Birmingham’s financial collapse wasn’t an accident. It was the predictable result of dismantling the UK’s public finance watchdog, the Audit Commission.
Beyond the Barracks: Deconstructing the £9 Billion Economic Injection into UK Military Infrastructure
A deep dive into the £9bn UK military housing plan, analyzing its vast economic impact, investment opportunities, and implications for finance and fintech.
The UK’s Stealth Wealth Tax: Why a Council Tax Shake-Up on Expensive Homes is on the Horizon
A potential UK government is eyeing a “stealth mansion tax” by adding new council tax bands for expensive homes. Here’s what it means for the economy.
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.