From an age of plenty to an age of shortage
From an age of plenty to an age of shortage
We have emerged from the pandemic into a world where supply can’t meet demand, driving prices up. Merryn Somerset Webb looks at what's going on.
15 Oct 2021
The Bank of England is keen to raise interest rates – what does that mean for you?
The Bank of England is keen to raise interest rates – what does that mean for you?
The Bank of England is considering raising interest rates again following a decade of interest rate cuts. John Stepek explains what this means for you…
12 Oct 2021
How to stop the private-equity takeover of Britain’s listed companies
How to stop the private-equity takeover of Britain’s listed companies
Putting up barriers in the open market would make no sense. But there is another way, says Matthew Lynn. Just start valuing British equities properly.…
10 Oct 2021
How the Pandora papers leak shames Britain
How the Pandora papers leak shames Britain
Yet another trove of leaked information has thrown a spotlight on the shady dealings of the rich and powerful. The implications for the UK aren’t pret…
9 Oct 2021
Furlough is ending – will unemployment spike?
Furlough is ending – will unemployment spike?
The UK's Covid furlough scheme has drawn to a close. Saloni Sardana looks at how it might affect the economy.
1 Oct 2021
Why we will be reliant on fossil fuels for a long time to come
Why we will be reliant on fossil fuels for a long time to come
The energy crisis has shown us just how reliant we still are on fossil fuels. And we will continue to rely on them for a long time yet, says Merryn So…
27 Sep 2021
How the UK can help solve the semiconductor shortage
How the UK can help solve the semiconductor shortage
The EU’s plan to build a semiconductor manufacturing industry will fail, but the UK should take advantage of that, says Matthew Lynn
26 Sep 2021
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What's behind Britain’s looming energy crisis
What's behind Britain’s looming energy crisis
Global natural gas prices have soared as resurgent demand collides with supply disruptions. The UK is especially vulnerable and could be heading for a…
24 Sep 2021
Why is the UK short of CO2 and what does it mean for you?
Why is the UK short of CO2 and what does it mean for you?
The UK is experiencing a carbon dioxide shortage that could lead to empty shelves in supermarkets. Saloni Sardana explains what’s going on and how it …
21 Sep 2021
How high energy prices are driving up food prices too
How high energy prices are driving up food prices too
High energy prices aren’t just affecting our heating bills, they’re making food more expensive, too. Saloni Sardana explains what’s going on.
21 Sep 2021
Warsaw and Stockholm: the unexpected new threats to the City of London
Warsaw and Stockholm: the unexpected new threats to the City of London
London has seen off challenges from Frankfurt and Paris, but two other booming financial centres are a bigger threat, says Matthew Lynn.
19 Sep 2021
The new social-care levy: an unfair tax that protects the “assetocracy”
The new social-care levy: an unfair tax that protects the “assetocracy”
The government’s regressive social-care levy will make Britain’s tax system even more complex.
Root-and-branch reform is long overdue.
18 Sep 2021
With the right political will, inflation can be defeated
With the right political will, inflation can be defeated
Governments and central banks can easily control inflation, says Merryn Somerset Webb – they just need the will.
17 Sep 2021
What really causes inflation? Here’s what prices since 1970 tell us
What really causes inflation? Here’s what prices since 1970 tell us
As UK inflation hits 3.2%, Dominic Frisby compares the cost of living 50 years ago with that of today, and explains how debt drives prices higher.
15 Sep 2021
The UK jobs market is booming – what does that mean for investors?
The UK jobs market is booming – what does that mean for investors?
Unemployment in the UK is back to pre-pandemic levels, employers are desperate to hire more staff, and wages are rising. John Stepek looks at what tha…
14 Sep 2021
Prepare for the rise of the “labour-lite” business
Prepare for the rise of the “labour-lite” business
Staff shortages are not going away any time soon – businesses that can do without a big workforce will thrive, says Matthew Lynn.
12 Sep 2021
Lorry driver shortage: where have all the truckers gone and what can we do about it?
Lorry driver shortage: where have all the truckers gone and what can we do about it?
It’s a tough job and pay has been squeezed for years. Brexit and the pandemic sent many workers home. Now we all face the consequences in the form of …
10 Sep 2021
Why the government's plan for funding social care is a lousy one
Why the government's plan for funding social care is a lousy one
Insisting that people use their property wealth to pay for social care is perfectly reasonable, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
10 Sep 2021
What’s better than two types of income tax? Three types of income tax!
What’s better than two types of income tax? Three types of income tax!
The government is to fund social care costs by raising National Insurance contributions and adding a “health and social care levy”. John Stepek looks …
7 Sep 2021
State pensioners probably aren’t going to get an 8% pay rise next year
State pensioners probably aren’t going to get an 8% pay rise next year
The “triple-lock” could in theory mean an 8% rise in state pensions this year. But that’s not going to happen. Saloni Sardana explains what the triple…
6 Sep 2021
The MoneyWeek Podcast: lorry drivers, Brexit, and why now is a good time to buy UK stocks
The MoneyWeek Podcast: lorry drivers, Brexit, and why now is a good time to buy UK stocks
The UK is facing shortages of everything from chicken to microchips. Is Brexit really to blame? Merryn and John discuss the boom-bust nature of the ha…
27 Aug 2021
Is inflation here to stay?
Is inflation here to stay?
A new paper suggests that unless workers gain more bargaining power, inflation won’t be sustained.
23 Aug 2021