The UK imports energy in the form of fossil fuels such as oil and gas, but there are ways in which it effectively imports energy by importing goods produced abroad with alternative sources of energy.

Striking deals with approved countries to take UK prisoners is a controversial but increasingly discussed solution to alleviate the severe overcrowding in UK prisons.

It is fair to say that when the BBC decided that only high viewing figures would justify the licence fee, it took a wrong turn and should have concentrated instead on public service television

There’s a compelling case for why the NHS should make deals with other countries to treat NHS patients abroad to reduce waiting times

I keep returning to the view I expressed in my PhD thesis ‘Trial and Error and the Idea of Progress.’

A line-item veto would allow the President of the United States to veto specific provisions, usually spending items, within a bill, particularly appropriation bills, without rejecting the entire legislation. The two issues to consider are whether it could be done and whether it should be done. 

The UK emits about 1% of global CO₂ emissions, whereas countries like China and the US contribute far more (30% and 15%, respectively).

Rulers for life, also known as lifelong or indefinite rulers, are usually worse than fixed-term rulers for reasons rooted in political theory, history, and human behavior.

The Laffer Curve is a concept in economics that illustrates a theoretical relationship between tax rates and tax revenue.

Given renewed interest in the idea from across the water, it could be time to revisit this and see if a modern version might have traction.

Margaret Thatcher is demonized by the Left for showing that free market policies work, which is more than can be said for Socialist ones.

Some in the anti-alcohol and anti-tobacco lobby have their sights set on the traditional British pub.