Economic Policy
The £40 Billion Bet: Is the UK University Funding Model a Ticking Economic Time Bomb?
UK universities’ heavy reliance on international student fees creates a high-risk financial model, threatening the stability of a key sector of the economy.
UK’s Potential Energy VAT Cut: A Lifeline for Households or a Risky Economic Gamble?
A potential UK energy VAT cut offers household relief but poses a risky economic gamble. This post dissects its impact on finance, investing, and the economy.
Powering the Future: Unpacking the UK’s 400,000 Clean Energy Jobs Promise and Its Impact on the Economy
A plan to create 400,000 UK clean energy jobs promises an economic overhaul, impacting finance, investing, and the stock market.
North American Trade Shift: Why New US Tariff Relief on Trucks is a Major Signal for Investors
A new US tariff carve-out for North American trucks is more than a policy tweak; it’s a major economic signal with deep implications for supply chains.
London’s Blueprint for a Building Boom: What Planning Reform Means for the UK Economy and Investors
London is easing planning rules to boost housebuilding. Discover the economic impact and what this means for investors, finance, and the UK property market.
The Prancing Horse Pulls the Reins: Why Ferrari’s UK Strategy is a Masterclass in Economic Scarcity
Ferrari strategically cuts UK car deliveries to protect brand value, a masterclass in economic scarcity following the UK’s non-dom tax regime changes.
The Collateral Damage of the Tech Cold War: What a Failed Spy Case Reveals About US-China Economic Strategy
The collapse of a high-profile spy case reveals the deep flaws in US economic strategy toward China, with major implications for investors and business leaders.
Cross-Border Clash: Why Canada is Drawing a Red Line with Stellantis Over Its North American Future
A standoff between Canada and automaker Stellantis reveals a new, high-stakes battle for manufacturing jobs, driven by aggressive government subsidies.
High-Stakes Showdown: Canada Draws a Line in the Sand with Jeep-Maker Stellantis
A high-stakes showdown unfolds as Canada confronts Jeep-maker Stellantis over a planned production move, revealing deep tensions in the global auto industry.
Grounded: How Government Shutdowns Create Turbulence for the Economy and Your Investments
Political gridlock in Washington causes real-world chaos, grounding flights and creating economic turbulence that impacts the stock market and investors.
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.