government spending
Whitehall’s Wallet Watch: Why the UK’s Crackdown on Spending Matters to Every Investor
A deep dive into the UK Treasury’s review of government spending and its profound implications for the economy, investors, and the financial markets.
The Shadow State: Why Whitehall’s Billion-Pound Consulting Habit Matters for Your Money
Whitehall’s billion-pound consulting habit is more than a line item—it’s a critical economic issue with vast implications for public finance and investors.
Locked on Target: Why Wall Street Loves Defense Stock Buybacks (And Washington Doesn’t)
US defense firms’ massive stock buybacks are rewarding investors but drawing fire from Washington, creating a high-stakes conflict over profit and patriotism.
The £4 Million Ghost Prison: A Stark Lesson in Asset Mismanagement and Public Finance
An empty UK prison contaminated with radioactive gas is costing taxpayers £4mn annually, a stark case study in asset mismanagement and public finance.
The Billion-Pound Information Gap: How Overlooked Social Benefits Impact the Broader Economy
A small news item on fuel allowances reveals a multi-billion-pound economic inefficiency with major implications for finance, investing, and fintech.
Draining the Coffers: Why a Government’s Reliance on Reserves is a Red Flag for the Global Economy
A government’s reliance on financial reserves is a major red flag for investors and the economy. This analysis explores the risks and lessons for global finance.
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 £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.
Under the Microscope: Why the UK’s Economic Watchdog is Facing a Grilling and What It Means for Your Investments
MPs have launched an inquiry into the UK’s budget watchdog, the OBR. What does this mean for the economy, investors, and the future of UK 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.
The £11 Billion Pandemic Hangover: Unpacking the UK’s COVID Fraud Crisis and Its Economic Fallout
A staggering £11bn in UK COVID-19 relief funds was lost to fraud, with much of it deemed unrecoverable. This post dissects the economic fallout.