Public Finance
The £300 Million Question: Deconstructing the Staggering Economic Cost of the UK’s Covid Inquiry
A BBC analysis reveals the UK’s Covid inquiry bill is soaring towards £300m. We deconstruct the economic impact and what it means for public finance.
Your Retirement vs. The State’s Ambition: The Battle for Your Pension Pot
Governments are eyeing pension funds to finance national projects, creating a dangerous clash with an investor’s core duty to maximize returns for retirees.
Beyond the Headlines: Why a Local ‘Warm Homes’ Scheme is a Bellwether for the Future of Finance
A local warm homes scheme is more than social policy; it’s a key indicator of macro-economic shifts, ESG investment trends, and fintech opportunities.
Rethinking the Mansion Tax: A Blueprint for a Smarter, Fairer Property Levy
A simple change—making a “mansion tax” marginal instead of flat—could transform it from a flawed idea into a fair and efficient economic tool.
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.