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 stage if our defence capabilities are in doubt, says Victor Hill.
The NHS needs more money – and so does the British Army. We cannot have any clout on the world stage if our defence capabilities are in doubt, says Victor Hill.
The energy transition was always going to be tricky for the oil majors. But, one year into the Ukraine war, with a spike in demand for hydrocarbons and a zeal for energy security, profit trumps virtue, says Victor Hill.
The UK and France are two developed countries whose governments know deep down that they can’t afford continuously rising state pensions. But they are still in denial about this, says Victor Hill.
Inside the mind of the Master Investor: Influential British investor Jim Mellon reveals his latest thoughts on the markets.
Three years in, most Britons now think Brexit was a mistake. But are they mistaken, asks Victor Hill?
Some commentators have observed recently that the UK now feels like a poor country. Can countries that were once rich become poor? Yes, they can, says Victor Hill.
SpaceX will soon be worth more than Tesla. Elon, we still love you – despite your poor corporate governance, declares Victor Hill.
Food-price inflation in the UK is likely to continue this year at a higher rate than in Europe. While food production is a massive industry in the UK, it has just not been prioritised, writes Victor Hill.
We keep hearing that 2023 is going to be a challenging year for the UK. But the upside might trump the downside, says Victor Hill.
The year ahead will be a challenging one for investors, but some substantive long-term trends will come into clearer focus. Disaster will be averted, though living standards will decline further, says Victor Hill