Latest articles by Simon Wilson
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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.
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The jury's out on the AI summit at Bletchley Park
World governments gathered for an AI summit at Bletchley Park in November, but were they too focused on threats at the expense of economic benefits?
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England’s sparkling wine industry has potential for early investors
Global warming has changed the game for England’s sparkling wine industry – even growers in Champagne are planting in England. Brave investors might like to join the party early.
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What happened to Thames Water?
Thames Water, the UK’s biggest water company could go under due to mismanagement and debt. We look into how the company got itself into this position, and what investors should expect.
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Britain’s inflation problem
Inflation in the UK appears to be remaining higher for longer when compared with similar rich countries. Why? And when can we expect a return to normal? Simon Wilson reports.
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UK launches universal basic income trial
A trial of universal basic income will give a lucky few £1,600 every month. But how will the trial work?
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The Post Office Scandal: A shameful miscarriage of justice
Analysis In the Post Office Scandal there were thousands of individuals wrongly accused and charged with theft between 2000 and 2013.
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LDI: the “doom loop” in the bond market
Briefings LDI – an investment strategy used by defined-benefit pension funds – was at the centre of last week’s panic in gilts. What exactly happened, and how was it tackled?
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Mini-Budget: will Kwasi Kwarteng’s gamble on growth work?
Briefings The government has launched the biggest dash for growth in 50 years, relaunching an approach known as supply-side economics. What is the plan – and will it work?
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How much is King Charles III worth?
Briefings What will King Charles III inherit from the late Queen? Will he have to pay inheritance tax? And how large is his personal fortune and estate?
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Energy Price Guarantee: Liz Truss’s gigantic state handout
Briefings The PM railed against government-funded largesse on the campaign trail. Now she is introducing energy price guarantees that will cost more than furlough. Is that a good idea?
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India’s economy has come a long way in 75 years, but where next?
Briefings India has come a long way since independence to become the world's fifth-largest economy. But early mistakes and now a divisive leader are holding back the economy’s potential.
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One year later: how is Afghanistan faring under Taliban rule?
Briefings It’s been a year since the Taliban took back control in the country following the withdrawal of US troops. The outlook remains grim. Simon Wilson reports
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