infrastructure projects
The £19 Billion Railway That Almost Never Was: A Masterclass in Financial Foresight and Fiscal Myopia
Newly released papers show a top minister tried to cancel the Elizabeth Line. This is a powerful lesson in short-term cost vs. long-term investment.
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.
Birmingham’s “Zone 5” Gambit: How a £100bn Railway is Redrawing the UK’s Investment Map
Birmingham’s HS2 rail link is reshaping the UK economy, attracting major finance firms and creating a powerful new investment hub outside of London.
Gatwick’s Growth Grounded? How a 300% Tax Hike Threatens Billions in UK Investment
A proposed 300% business rates hike threatens to ground Gatwick Airport’s multi-billion-pound expansion, a critical test for the UK’s investment climate.
Beyond the Grave: What 19th-Century Cemeteries Teach Us About Modern Finance and Infrastructure
London’s Victorian cemeteries offer timeless lessons for today’s investors on infrastructure, long-term value, risk management, and economic cycles.