How to fire up the economy? Stop messing with peashooters and bring out the big guns matthew fell Boosting the economy is the only way to sustainably raise living standards for all, so let's stop messing around with small-fry policies, writes Matthew Fell.
In a brave new world, we still need clear lines to tackle a dark online underbelly Matthew Fell The Online Safety Bill has the potential to trigger a full-blown shake-up of how we interact online, from shopping, to searching or streaming. The online world is a cornerstone of modern life: it enables us to stay in touch with those we know, while building communities with those we don’t. The presence of all things [...]
Full-fibre broadband will power our next industrial revolution On the campaign trail, Boris Johnson made a bold pledge to deliver full-fibre digital connections to every home in the land. As the new government gets down to work, there is no time to waste in turning that rhetoric into reality. The UK led the way in the first industrial revolution, and should do the [...]
DEBATE: Should 18-year-olds be entitled to an extra year of free education after school, as the CBI suggests? March 1, 2019 Should 18-year-olds be entitled to an extra year of free education after school, as the CBI suggests? Matthew Fell, chief UK policy director at the CBI, says YES. As the world of work changes, people need to learn throughout their careers. The best companies help their people evolve through education. Colleges serve firms brilliantly, with tailored [...]
Beyond the AGM: Shareholders and firms must collaborate more closely on strategy October 22, 2014 On Monday, the government will publish its final response to the Kay Review, which looked at how we can get financial markets to work better for the long-term. Although the debate about promoting long-termism is far broader than the review, the time is right to take a closer look at whether companies feel the policy [...]
