Here come higher interest rates, at last

The Bank of England’s Christmas present to the economy in 2021 was the first post-pandemic interest rate hike amongst large, developed economies. Back then, the…

Welcome back to the 70s re-enactment

Labour is taking the low road, and the Conservatives the high road, but they’re both taking us back to the 70s. Strikes, inflation, price controls,…

Detour on the Road to Net Zero

It emerged last week that the government is seriously considering imposing price controls on basic foodstuffs. There has been immediate push-back from those who understand…