The Chancellor’s proposal to tax employer pension contributions could severely reduce future retirement savings, amplifying the impact through the loss of compounding growth. In 10 to 20 years, this may result in poorer pensioners and a greater burden on the state for social care and support—trading short-term fiscal gains for long-term social costs.
If the UK or an independent Scotland were to apply to re-join the EU, several conditions and requirements would likely be imposed. These would be based on the EU’s standard accession criteria, known as the Copenhagen criteria, and additional specific considerations arising from the UK’s previous membership and its exit process.
Recent reports have suggested potential economic challenges amounting to £311 billion by 2035 following our departure from the EU. While Brexit has presented economic complexities, the precise counterfactual of our economic trajectory within the EU remains speculative.
Dominic Frisby is a British author, comedian, and financial writer, known for his satirical videos on politics and economics.
The British Royal Family’s economic impact balances substantial taxpayer costs with significant benefits from tourism, heritage, and public engagements.
The UK government could have pursued stricter immigration, regulatory divergence, exclusive fishing rights, independent foreign policy, and aggressive global trade agreements.
While immigration can enrich a society culturally and economically, large-scale immigration poses significant risks to social integration and cohesion.
Elon Musk, influential entrepreneur, leads SpaceX, Tesla, and Neuralink, revolutionizing space travel, electric vehicles, and brain-machine interfaces.
The concept of “wonder paths” refers to the idea that people often choose the easiest or most effortless way to
The notion that building new roads serves as a catalyst for economic growth and a remedy for traffic congestion is a widely held belief. However, a closer examination reveals that the reality is far more nuanced and, in many cases, contrary to these optimistic assumptions. This paper explores the disbenefits of new road investments, highlighting the lack of conclusive evidence supporting their economic benefits, their failure to address congestion effectively, and the adverse impacts they have on local areas, including pollution, congestion, and property values.
