Latest articles by Simon Wilson
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Why undersea cables are under threat – and how to protect them
Undersea cables power the internet and are vital to modern economies. They are now vulnerable
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Has Javier Milei succeeded in improving Argentina's economy?
Javier Milei won an election last year on an “anarcho-capitalist” platform, promising to take a chainsaw to the overbearing and bloated state. How’s it going?
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Will bond vigilantes come for Donald Trump?
Bond vigilantes could make a comeback if Donald Trump follows through on some of his promised policies
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Is property becoming uninsurable?
Climate change and other issues are leading property insurers to recalculate risk and raise premiums. But will that make policies unaffordable? And if so, what then?
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Working from home: is it working?
While Labour plans to make working from home the legal default, some employers are calling workers back into the office. What does the future hold?
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Can Lebanon's struggling economy survive another war?
Lebanon's economy has been in dire straits for decades, and now it is yet again on the brink of war. Are better times on the horizon?
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How much does the prime minister get paid?
How much does the prime minister get paid and should he get more?
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Mario Draghi delivers a wake-up call on the EU economy. Can it be revived?
Draghi, the former ECB chief has delivered his long-awaited report into the sluggish EU economy and what can be done to revive it.
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Will Mpox be the new Covid?
Not if Mpox can be contained, says the World Health Organisation. But will it be?
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“Fast-track justice” goes off the rails: is it time to rethink the system?
Single Justice Procedures, or fast-track justice, designed to deal with minor offences, have become increasingly heavy-handed. Is it time for an overhaul?
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How much is King Charles worth?
Just how much is King Charles worth? We reveal the British monarch’s inheritance from the late Queen, his private fortunes and vast royal holdings since being crowned
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Is China winning the electric car race?
China now sells more electric cars than conventional ones within its territory. Western countries seem determined to stop them from crossing their borders. Why?
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What has Joe Biden achieved?
Joe Biden will be remembered for an industrial strategy centred on green energy and technology – along with further protectionism
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CrowdStrike IT outage: a global meltdown
Millions were affected by the CrowdStrike IT outage recently, which grounded flights and took the news off the air. Was this just a hiccup or a warning of much worse to come?
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Amazon turns 30 – what will the next decade bring?
Amazon started life as an online bookseller operating out of a garage in Seattle. What does its future hold?
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French election: what will it mean for Macron?
What will the French election results mean for Macron and for France?
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Is it time for a global wealth tax?
Labour is planning to implement wealth taxes if it wins the election. Will it pave the way for a global crackdown on the rich?
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Migration hits new high – how to fix it
Despite decades of broken promises from both parties, net migration is at record levels. What is to be done?
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Singapore’s economy: what can we learn from its successes?
Singapore’s economy has become a beacon of stability and economic progress, if not exactly of liberty or democracy. Should we emulate its example?
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UK universities at risk as international student numbers fall
UK universities risk going bust as international student numbers fall due to immigration restrictions. Is the education sector in trouble?
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What is the future of Royal Mail in the UK?
With fewer of us sending letters and parcels, the Royal Mail is finding dealing with the nation’s post is an increasingly unprofitable and costly business.
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Why Russia's economy is doing better than predicted
Sanctions were supposed to strangle Russia’s economy, but it seems to be thriving. What’s going on?
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Argentina's Javier Milei – what are his plans and will they work?
“Anarcho-capitalist” Javier Milei has taken power in Argentina with radical plans to oust the political class and enact sweeping economic reforms. Will it work?
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UK millennials are worse off than previous generations
The evidence shows that millennials today are getting a raw deal. And, ultimately, that's a political choice.
