Economics & Markets

The China Game

A Chinese invasion of Taiwan would have serious ramifications for us all, says Victor Hill.

Taxes In The UK Are Too High – Even Jeremy Hunt Says So

The UK’s tax regime punishes those who create wealth, in order to fund unsatisfactory public services, says Victor Hill.

Is AI Really What We’re Told It Is?

The reaction to the launch of ChatGPT has been borderline hysterical. Chatbots are just useful ‘zombies’ – there is absolutely…

The Automotive Sector: Electrification Goes Into Reverse

The total electrification of vehicular transport will be postponed, says Victor Hill.

France on the Brink (Again)

President Macron is facing stiff opposition to his pension reforms. But the French ship of state has sailed through choppy…

What Price For Cost-of-Living Standards?

The Bank Governor, who appears to blame everyone else for inflation, has been stating that the cost-of-living squeeze will ease…

Is the UK Really “The Sick Man Of Europe”?

Labour says we are back to the 1970s, and that the UK is once again “the sick man of Europe”.…

Budget 2023 – Doing Little, With A Smile

On Wednesday, Jeremy Hunt needed to mollify his Tory detractors while reassuring the markets and demonstrating that he has plotted…

Hot Air and Heat Pumps

The government is backing heat pumps to replace the gas boilers in British homes. But heat pumps are still an…

Spending Priorities: The Army Or The NHS?

The NHS needs more money – and so does the British Army. We cannot have any clout on the world…