Britain’s failing universities must be allowed to go bust
Bailing out these institutions will not benefit the economy – nor our young people
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Bailing out these institutions will not benefit the economy – nor our young people
If economic policy is not set on the right track there will be a heavy price to pay
Starmer faces a nation of homeowners with an inherent bias against development
It is an alluring fantasy to believe that in today’s economy employees can have everything they wish for
The hallowed 2pc target is in sight – but some nasty surprises may be lying in wait
The Truss episode proves any sudden moves to supercharge growth would be a disaster
No 10 faces no more important task than equipping our armed forces to protect the UK
Beijing’s trade surplus is damaging economies across the West
Bank of England doesn’t always follow in the Fed’s footsteps
A recent growth spurt has done little to alter the picture of a country in trouble
The economic engine of the eurozone is beset by problems
Abolishing NI would simplify the tax system – but such a move requires spending cuts
High debt ratio isn’t the monster we’re fighting, it’s high interest rates
The Tories have a very long way to go – and it is too late in the day for long-term visions
This week promises lots of smoke, mirrors, and guff about tax cuts and fiscal prudence
Western sanctions have failed to cripple Putin – but the damage will only grow over time