Gary Stevenson is predictably wrong about wealth taxes May 6, 2026 Wealth taxes, as promoted by the likes of Gary Stevenson and Zack Polanski, are a terrible idea. Let’s make Britain rich instead, says Kristian Niemietz Wealth taxes are currently all the rage. Over the past few years, a massive hype has built up around the idea: 75 per cent of the public say they support [...]
The civil service needs a new Code May 6, 2026 Wherever the fault lies following the departure of Sir Olly Robbins from government, it’s clear that this is another blow to the already damaged relationship between ministers and civil servants, says Joe Hill The things organisations say they value can differ a lot from the things they actually value. Enron – a company which went [...]
London needs a real opposition, not a Labour/Green merry-go-round May 5, 2026 Voting tactically in the local elections just rewards the same old left wing cycle, says Sylbourne Sydial Alys Denby’s City AM article captures something we hear every day on the doorstep: many people in south-east London are tired of Labour and worried about the Greens. In Lewisham, that feeling is not abstract. Labour has dominated [...]
Gen Z don’t want meaningless work – but that might be a good thing May 5, 2026 Gen Z will not accept meaningless work, nor should they. The burgeoning industry of green jobs could be the answer.
Local growth is not a zero-sum game May 5, 2026 Hubs like Oxford and Cambridge don't operate in isolation. Nurturing their growth will benefit Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield too.
Outernet CEO: Profiting from art shouldn’t be shameful May 5, 2026 The stigma of 'selling out' is unhelpful and outdated. Art and commerce have always coexisted, writes Outernet CEO Philip O'Ferrall.
It’s not the Bank of England’s job to support the Chancellor May 5, 2026 the Bank of England's MPC is acting as if its role is to support the Chancellor and protect the real economy, rather than control inflation.
Britain’s £800bn investment pile that isn’t being used May 5, 2026 Britain's 'mainstream investors' hold more than £800bn in net financial wealth, an investment sum large enough to meaningfully address the capital gap.
UK carbon markets stand to get an AI boost May 4, 2026 The connection between AI growth and carbon market demand is one the UK is well positioned to act on, writes Chris Hayward.
Labour will regret the Renters’ Rights Act May 1, 2026 There were celebrations across the Labour frontbench as the Renters’ Rights Act came into force today. That won't last for long, writes Ben Hopkinson.