The peril of floating ideas
Sometimes UK governments 'float' ideas they say are being considered to assess what the reactions are.
Venezuela today
Venezuela's economy has been in a state of total collapse since 2013, resulting in a severe humanitarian crisis, a drastic decline in the standard of living, and a massive population exodus.
Watching the All Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs)
Some APPGs are open to the criticism that they have effectively been captured by interest groups that do not necessarily reflect wider public opinion or public good.
Removing risk removes judgement
Those in authority have tried to remove too much risk from people’s lives in the UK. Modern British society has become overly risk-averse, creating a safety culture where individuals are shielded from almost all potential harm.
Government gives poor value for money
There is a strong case for saying that the UK government delivers poor value for money.
Phasing out HR Departments
Critics argue HR departments create unnecessary bureaucracy and slow down decision-making.
The architectural legacy of the 1960s and 70s
UK buildings in the 1960s and 70s were made to look ugly.
Reducing the cost of energy
If UK growth is to be achieved, lower energy costs for business and industry could play a significant part in bringing that about. It would involve a reform of energy market structures.
Boosting UK investment with opt-out savings
If we introduced an additional investment scheme whereby people put 3% of their wages or salary into a passive private investment scheme (but could opt out), it would add to investment and growth.
New York’s future
If Zohran Mamdani implements policies that cause corporations to leave New York, high-income residents to move to low-tax states like Florida and Texas, and strong rent controls that lead to rental shortages and deteriorating housing stock, then based on known economic patterns and historical precedents, several things might happen.