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The myth of the post-industrial economy

3+ hour, 56+ min ago  (370+ words) If the West wants to compete and survive, it must revive manufacturing. The cancellation of Donald Trump's tariffs cannot stop what is a painful, but potentially gainful, reindustrialisation of America. Leadership across both parties " excluding the libertarian fringe on the…...

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It’s the cost of living, stupid

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (179+ words) Labour's hikes in "sin taxes' are adding to inflation at the worst possible moment. Worse still, Labour is doubling down on policies that will put further pressure on prices and squeeze living standards, just when people are already feeling the…...

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How the ‘Blob’ crashed Britain’s economy

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (449+ words) Liam Halligan on the risks of Rachel Reeves's borrowing splurge and where the next financial crisis could come from. Liam Halligan " economist, Telegraph columnist and host of When the Facts Change " joined Fraser Myers for a special budget episode of…...

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Rachel Reeves has no answer to Britain’s financial mess

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (666+ words) While Labour flip-flops on income-tax rises, the economic situation is worsening. The new chancellor explains to the public that this is a dead end. It is irresponsible to borrow more or to impose further taxes, which are already the highest…...

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This is worse than the IMF-bailout crisis

5+ mon, 15+ hour ago  (915+ words) Unlike Labour in the 1970s, Starmer and Reeves have no plan or clue how to steer the UK from disaster. As Labour's annual party conference in Liverpool gets under way, chancellor Rachel Reeves will have one eye on 26 November. That is…...