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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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