Pressure mounts to save end-to-end encryption cull in online safety laws October 21, 2022 The rallying cry to block new laws that could undermine end-to-end encryption have grown louder today, as free speech groups urge the government to rethink its strategy to online safety. In a fresh call this morning, the Global Encryption Coalition, which includes anonymity network Tor and Open Rights Group, said the online safety bill should [...]
Truss’ diagnosis of Britain’s growth riddle should be remembered October 21, 2022 The Italian Ambassador to Britain is this week a very grumpy man. The source of his angst is the cover of The Economist newspaper, which this week reads “welcome to Britaly,” alongside a mock-up of Liz Truss as a kind of Milanese Boudicca, branding spaghetti atop her spear and protected by a shield made of [...]
Chaos has made it easy for Labour, but there is an uphill battle to repair the damage October 21, 2022 The chaos of the past 44 days will force Starmer to set aside the schemes of socialists and the dreams of liberals, and instead do the work the Tories have ignored.
Britannia, Unchained from reality will be the ideological legacy of Liz Truss October 21, 2022 A month ago, just days into her premiership, I wrote that unless Liz Truss learnt to deliver a decent speech, she would be sunk. The prognosis was, it transpired, accurate. But my diagnosis was incomplete: her woeful speechmaking was just one of many political comorbidities. Her primary ailment was ideology. Liz Truss is an ideologue, [...]
Can anyone survive the cacophony of politics by Twitter and Whatsapp? October 21, 2022 It seems to be the fate of any prime minister who models themselves on heavyweights of our past to not so much fall short of them, but absolutely trash their legacy. Boris Johnson’s obsession with being Winston Churchill prevented him from being a prime minister who would even see out his term. Astonishingly, Liz Truss, [...]
Truss mini-budget boosts Brits’ confidence as experts warn against austerity 2.0 October 21, 2022 Brits’ confidence in their finances and the economy bumped higher in the aftermath of former prime minister Liz Truss’s mini-budget, a closely watched survey published today reveals. Consumer confidence rose for the first time since last November this month, up to minus 47 from a record low minus 49, according to research firm GfK. Optimism [...]
Letters: Dealing with the price of milk October 21, 2022 [Re: Food price hikes will become baked in if we can’t choose a fiscal policy and stick with it, yesterday] Can our food prices really become more expensive? I’m not asking, technically if they can – that I’m sure they can do, but can we afford for them to go any higher without Britain becoming [...]
London rents grow by largest-ever amount to an average £2,343 a month October 21, 2022 London rents have grown by the largest-ever amount over the past 12-months, according to property site Rightmove, to an eyewatering average of £2,343 a month. Those living, or looking to live, in the capital are increasingly leaning towards rental properties, as the cost to buy a home rockets. But Londoners are not just being hit [...]
ULEZ 2021 expansion brings additional £100m to TfL coffers October 21, 2022 Last year’s expansion of the ULEZ has brought an additional £100m into TfL’s coffers, according to a research published today. TfL data analysed by the RAC show that 1.9 million journeys were made into the ULEZ, following its expansion to encompass the North and South Circular roads in October 2021. It amounts to £93.6m of [...]
Philip Morris sweetens bid to snap up snus maker Swedish Match October 20, 2022 Philip Morris has sweetened its bid to grab smokeless tobacco specialist Swedish Match, as the cigarette giant makes a desperate push into alternative categories. The Malboro maker has today raised its offer for the nicotine pouch maker to 116 kronor ($10.34) per share from 106 kronor, hoping to finalise the takeover and appease hedge funds [...]
