Economics & Markets

The red archbishop’s silver spoon
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The red archbishop’s silver spoon

17 mins. to read

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby is a Corbynista. He can afford to be – he and our national Church are entirely financed by one of the most successful investment funds in the world. Thank God for that! cries Victor Hill.

How to save the NHS

How to save the NHS

18 mins. to read

Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) has been scarred by systemic failures in healthcare provision. To meet current aspirations it needs to transform its culture from that of an early 20th century manufacturer into that of a 21st century technology company, writes Victor Hill.

Who falls first – Mr Trump or Madam Market?
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Who falls first – Mr Trump or Madam Market?

14 mins. to read

The tide has turned for Mr Trump’s political fortunes. Thus far his credibility has been inextricably linked with the fortunes of the stock market. Victor Hill asks: Which will fall first – Mr Trump or the US equity market?