Bself/ShutterstockWe must “bulldoze through” the planning system to “get Britain building again”. So said Sir Keir Starmer at the Labour party’s last annual conference. He argued it’s time to “fight the blockers” and build the 1.5 million homes that he thinks Britain needs.
Will Tesla's workers be the next to approve a UAW contract? AP Photo/Godofredo A.
Deatonphotos/ShutterstockRoyal Mail, the UK’s oldest postal service, has received plenty of bad news in recent weeks.
Is this the future? arda savasciogullariIn 2019, Tesla was in the happy position of being a high-volume, premium-priced leader in the global electric vehicle (EV) market.
fizkes/ShutterstockThere is a poverty crisis in the UK. But when outlining his 110 growth measures aimed at getting “the British economy working” during his autumn statement, the chancellor’s measures to tackle the cost of living crisis were limited to economic support payments focused on short-term wins.
We argue that raising living standards should be seen as a long-term investment in the UK’s future, not a short-term capital expenditure.
On November 16 2023, fans of Everton FC may have been reasonably satisfied about how the football season was shaping up. They were 14th in the English Premier League, and had recently recorded wins against West Ham and Crystal Palace.
Rawpixel.com/ShutterstockThe early years sector – nurseries and childminders who offer services to children under the age of five – waited expectantly for news of investment in the UK chancellor’s recent autumn statement.
Natee Meepian/ShutterstockAt first glance, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement appears to reduce the tax burden, increase pay and make our lives a bit easier. But given the cost of living and other pressures, the big picture is not as pretty. If you’re a young professional, here’s what the changes could mean for you.
pathdoc/ShutterstockFinancial crises are periods characterised by devastating losses of income, work, a certain future, and a stable family life. The effect on mental health can be catastrophic. But what does the evidence tell us about who is most at risk, and in what ways?
The UK is currently 16th out of 50 European countries in terms of the best pension offering. Linda Bestwick/ShutterstockA question that is perennially asked by financial experts is: “can the government (in other words, the taxpayer) afford to keep increasing pensions?” But in my view, the real question should be: “what is the purpose of the state pension?”
