A New Economic Model?
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This week, the UK’s Tories proclaimed a new economic model at their love-in in Manchester. Is their vision credible, asks Victor Hill?
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German stalemate: the leader of Europe votes for a quiet life
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The German federal elections were inconclusive, though signalled a leftward lurch. The richest country in Europe mainly wants a comfortable but quiet life, writes Victor Hill.
Geopolitical tectonics: Aukus, NATO and the European army
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In the third decade of the 21st century geopolitics is evolving rapidly. Are we witnessing the realignment of the western alliance that has held together for nearly 80 years?
The looming UK energy gap
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Rising energy prices and low reserves may make it a challenge to keep the lights on this winter. Will this hamper the UK recovery?
The great global supply-side crunch
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Global supply lines have been dislocated over the last year and Victor Hill believes that there is more going on than just Covid and Brexit.
Net Carbon Zero: Goal or Dream?
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In the run-up to the COP26 climate conference in November, Victor Hill assesses the latest thinking about the transition to net zero.
The lesson for investors from the Afghanistan debacle
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The markets have shrugged off the most significant US foreign-policy disaster since the fall of Saigon but Victor Hill sees storms ahead.
Hydrogen Strategy in the 20s
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The government published another strategy – this time on hydrogen. It looks at using hydrogen boilers to heat homes in the bid to achieve net-zero.
A Review of the 2021 Olympic Medals Table
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Analysis of the final Tokyo 2020 Olympic medals table could be instructive for investors, says Victor Hill.
Infrastructure Woes
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As HS2 gets more expensive so its economic benefits become more doubtful. In a rapidly changing world that results in white elephants, says Victor Hill.