Latest articles by Simon Wilson
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Why did Labour take over British Steel – was it a good idea?
The government has stepped in to take control, not ownership, of British Steel, citing national security and other factors. But does that make sense?
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What caused the Birmingham bin strike – and what does it mean for British businesses?
The Birmingham bin strike is the fallout from an equal-pay claim brought by female cleaners. That bodes ill for the rest of British business
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Trump wants to colonise Mars – will it happen?
Donald Trump wants to plant the US flag on Mars. Could humans really live there?
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Why are energy bills so expensive in the UK?
Electricity bills in the UK are higher than in any comparable rich country. Some blame the net-zero zealotry of the government for that. What is really to blame for high energy bills?
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Five years on: what did Covid cost us?
We’re still counting the costs of the global coronavirus pandemic – and governments’ responses. What did we learn?
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Art vs AI: artists’ uprising takes on the bots
AI performs impressively, but it’s all based on human work that was taken without payment. The government thinks this is fine. Copyright holders beg to differ
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Europe prepares to stand alone as Trump turns on Ukraine
Support for old military alliances is wavering in the US under Donald Trump. Europe’s leaders are rushing to fill the void. Simon Wilson reports
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Will Labour rethink the Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius?
Labour hailed its agreement to hand control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius as a diplomatic coup. The reality is more woeful, says Simon Wilson
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Heathrow's third runway cleared for take-off – but will it boost growth?
Heathrow Airport will finally get its third runway but critics argue a bigger Heathrow isn't the answer to boosting growth.
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Will Donald Trump invade Greenland?
Trump has announced renewed interest in taking over Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. Why does he want it and what are the implications?
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Is the Office for National Statistics in turmoil?
Britain’s statistics authority, the Office for National Statistics, is increasingly unfit for purpose. Why, and what can be done?
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Why is the US economy pulling ahead of Europe?
The US economy is trouncing comparable rich-world countries, enjoying higher growth and productivity. What is it doing so right?
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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?
