Spare us these desperate measures
Spare us these desperate measures
Struggling firms are trying to reinvent themselves. Some are going to have to get much more radical
21 Sep 2020
Universal Credit comes good
Universal Credit comes good
The government’s benefit reforms have been plagued with disasters since their introduction in 2013. The Covid-19 crisis, however, has revealed a posit…
21 Sep 2020
Bad data is driving fear of a second wave of Covid-19
Bad data is driving fear of a second wave of Covid-19
The recent spike in Covid-19 “cases” is very different to the original outbreak, says James Ferguson of MacroStrategy Partnership. The government need…
18 Sep 2020
Will a second wave of Covid lead to another stockmarket crash?
Will a second wave of Covid lead to another stockmarket crash?
Can we expect to see another lockdown like in March, and what will that mean for your money? John Stepek explains.
18 Sep 2020
Are we losing the moral high ground on Covid?
Are we losing the moral high ground on Covid?
Not only must we never see more than five other people at the same time, we must report those who do to the police, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
17 Sep 2020
A “new deal” needn’t be green
A “new deal” needn’t be green
Britain is seeking measures to revive its Covid-ravaged economy. It should choose from a broader palette than just “green”, says Matthew Lynn.
13 Sep 2020
Covid: were the lockdowns worth it?
Covid: were the lockdowns worth it?
Governments around the world followed the authoritarian example of China in dealing with the emergence of Covid-19. Was that a wise choice?
12 Sep 2020
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The pros and cons of the government's new Kickstart jobs scheme
The pros and cons of the government's new Kickstart jobs scheme
The government’s new work placement scheme, which provides funding for employers to offer work placements to young people, is appealing. But the red t…
11 Sep 2020
The cost to small businesses of the return to the office
The cost to small businesses of the return to the office
The costs of employees returning to the office may be tough for some small businesses to swallow, and there is financial support for back-to-work cost…
11 Sep 2020
Raising taxes may not be as effective as you might think
Raising taxes may not be as effective as you might think
This is likely to be huge pressure for big tax rises to deal with our post-Covid debt. But history shows people will find a way to pay less one way or…
10 Sep 2020
Could a universal basic income save the world?
Could a universal basic income save the world?
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…
10 Sep 2020
Dealing with the debt: big tax rises are not the answer right now
Dealing with the debt: big tax rises are not the answer right now
Tax rises can’t do much to reduce the two-trillion-pound hole in our public finances. And the economy is too fragile for a tax grab now anyway. So whe…
7 Sep 2020
No deal is the best deal for Britain – and the EU too
No deal is the best deal for Britain – and the EU too
Europe has a lot to gain from a thriving, independent Britain, says Matthew Lynn.
6 Sep 2020
Offices are empty – but they’re not doomed
Offices are empty – but they’re not doomed
The sudden shift to working from home has left some 75% of office buildings empty. But reports of the commercial property sector's death may be premat…
4 Sep 2020
How on earth can UK house prices be at record highs right now?
How on earth can UK house prices be at record highs right now?
Despite the pandemic, a surge in unemployment and a collapse in business activity, UK house prices are higher than they’ve ever been. John Stepek expl…
3 Sep 2020
The case for a flat tax
The case for a flat tax
Simplifying the tax system promises to cut incentives for evasion and avoidance, and boost work and entrepreneurship. Could it give post-Covid-19 Brit…
29 Aug 2020
Government opens up second round of help for the self-employed
Government opens up second round of help for the self-employed
The second round of the government’s SEISS scheme, which offers grants of up to £6,750 to self-employed people, is now open. Applications will be acc…
28 Aug 2020
We will be heading for a brighter future after Covid-19
We will be heading for a brighter future after Covid-19
This period of structural economic upheaval may cause more good than harm, says Max King – if Britain can take advantage.
28 Aug 2020
Prepare for mass unemployment
Prepare for mass unemployment
As the furlough scheme comes to an end, job losses will soar. That will demand a radical response, says Matthew Lynn.
23 Aug 2020
Why London should embrace TikTok
Why London should embrace TikTok
The China-based social-media app needs a new HQ. Britain’s capital would be an ideal home, says Matthew Lynn.
16 Aug 2020
Planning reform: rip it up and start again
Planning reform: rip it up and start again
Boris Johnson says the time has come to be brave and shake up the rules over what is built and where. Reform would indeed be welcome, but has the PM g…
15 Aug 2020
No, the UK did not “plunge” into recession yesterday
No, the UK did not “plunge” into recession yesterday
That the economy took a massive hit due to Covid-19 should be news to no one, says John Stepek. The real question is what happens now.
13 Aug 2020