Economics & Markets

Rishi Sunak and the ‘Chamber of Secrets’

Chancellor Sunak approached his impossible task with aplomb in the Spring Statement. But the outcome of his measures is highly…

Net Zero Carbon RIP

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has upended energy policy across the globe. The necessary and inevitable ban on Russian hydrocarbons…

The China Factor

The one nation that can stop Russia’s brutal assault on Ukraine is China. And there are reasons why China will…

In Time of War

Whatever the final outcome of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there will be massive economic, political and geopolitical consequences, says Victor…

Mellon on the Markets: Uncertain Times

Inside the mind of the Master Investor: Jim Mellon reveals his latest thoughts on the markets.

Food security – our increasing dependency on imports

The UK government is losing the confidence of British farmers at a moment when the post-Brexit agricultural dispensation is about…

Energy Security or Net Zero

In what is a dangerous world, governments should maintain not just military defences but also ensure energy and food security.…

Journal of the Plague Years XXI: lockdowns do more harm than good

Two years into the coronavirus pandemic, it is now evident that the harm done by lockdowns outweighs the benefits. The…

Russia-Ukraine: everything you need to know

Vladimir Putin is ratcheting up the pressure on a western alliance which looks weak, poorly led and fissile. The economic…

Electrification accelerates

Sales of electric cars in the UK are on the rise. And Tesla’s sales have outperformed analysts’ expectations. The electrification…