Stuart Watkins

Inflation is hotting up, leading workers to demand wage rises to compensate. Union membership is on the rise again. Will this spark a wage-price spira…

Universal basic income, the idea that everyone should be paid a liveable income by the state, no strings attached, was once for the birds. Now it seem…

The idea of adopting a simpler lifestyle free from social hierarchies, economic inequalities and tiresome modern work appeals to many romantics – but …

The government has started to roll out its plans for switching us over from fossil fuels to hydrogen and renewable energy. Should investors buy in? St…

Contrary to modern myth, profits are not always a result of greed, but a signal of virtue. Stuart Watkins reports.

With lab-grown meat, steak is back on the menu for greens and animal lovers – but at what cost? Stuart Watkins reports

Some people, it seems, really are better at seeing what lies ahead than others. But would their crystal ball be of any help to investors? Stuart Watki…

Cosy relations between politicians and corporations are back in the news. Just how bad is the problem? Stuart Watkins reports.

The World Economic Forum’s latest big idea is being trumpeted as a new beginning for the global economy. Yet in truth there is nothing new about it – …

Global water shortages have long hampered growth and development, and climate change has exacerbated the problem. Will the coronavirus pandemic be a t…

Boris Johnson is committed to a green revolution. Hydrogen, long touted as the obvious answer to our energy woes, will have to be at least a part of t…

Politicians of all stripes increasingly agree with Karl Marx on one point – that monopolies are an inevitable consequence of free-market capitalism, a…

Long touted as a simple solution to the complex problems that arise in capitalist societies, universal basic income is having another moment in the sp…

“Modern Monetary Theory” is becoming modern monetary practice. But how far will policymakers go in this radical experiment, and at what cost? Stuart W…

“Modern monetary theory” – or MMT – is all the rage among progressive thinkers, especially in the United States. What is it? And does it stand up to s…

Plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular and even the fast-food giants are looking to cash in. It looks like veganism might be more than a …

The coronavirus crisis has led to levels of state intervention unprecedented in peace time. The Austrian School reminds us of the challenges, say Dan …

Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and when it burns it releases nothing but energy and water. Could it be the answer to our climat…

Growth in output per worker is vital to the wealth of nations. Since the financial crisis, Britain has consistently fallen behind on this score. Why? …

Fed up with the usual tourist traps when you go on holiday? Then it’s time for something completely different, says Stuart Watkins.

Computer gaming has come a long way from space invaders and shoot ‘em ups. Here are seven of the best.

It was a symbolic loss for his party, but now Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants to have another try.

What happens in the meantime? We watch a few more horror shows. Stuart Watkins reports.

Turkish local elections have produced a political earthquake for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Islamist coalition.

The Facebook boss has called for global rules to police social media. Stuart Watkins reports.

Younger generations are less likely to turn to drink for solace or pleasure. What will this mean for our booze-soaked culture and economy? Stuart Watk…

We hope you enjoyed your Christmas turkey. But should you leave the poor beasts alone next year and serve tofu on the big day instead? Stuart Watkins …

Italy’s response to pressure from Brussels over its budget may be better orchestrated than it appears.

All sides in the debate have declared the PM’s Brexit deal dead. What comes next? Stuart Watkins reports.

Sierra Leone, Ethiopia and Ladakh – three adventures away from the usual tourist trails.

There’s water everywhere, but if there is to be a drop to drink in the future, big changes will be needed. Investors can help keep the taps running, s…

Stuart Watkins looks at some of the world's most scenic pilgrim trails.

Modern capitalism was supposed to deliver productivity gains, efficiency and unimagined wealth for all. Why then are so many of us labouring away at p…

Electric cars are now a viable option for serious motorists. Should you buy one? Stuart Watkins reports.

In pristine lands far from the beaten track, age-old ways of life survive, says Stuart Watkins.

Austerity and the Brexit referendum opened up a political space where things could be done differently. But are Labour’s plans a move in the right dir…