Brexit and the danger of partisan divisions
The Australian lesson is that concentrating policy making power in political hands to “crash through” with a bold policy agenda might work for a while but ultimately becomes a zero-sum game, writes…
Government
Capitalism blame game: politician vs expert
So it is agreed, capitalism is broken – for many. Can it be fixed to make it more “inclusive and sustainable”? Yes, says a politician and an economist, but their remedies diverge….
A second Brexit referendum?
A growing number of people want Brexit stopped before Britain does itself irreparable economic and international damage, writes Murray Ritchie. When the British diplomat – and true pillar of the Establishment –…
Industrial strategy and innovation across the UK
As the United Kingdom steams towards Brexit, much attention is directed at the process of leaving. But where is the country heading? A House of Lords committee asks if the UK is really…
The awakening of a new nuclear power
In the early, halcyon days of nuclear power, British prowess in engineering enjoyed some of its finest hours. Here was a clean power and an unlimited resource that the country had the…
Universities need numbers to add up after Brexit
It really is all about the numbers, whether it be funding for ground breaking – often life saving – research, undergraduate or postgraduate students or engaging with emerging markets. The scale of…
Higher education bill faces stiff examination
Sally Hunt of the University and College Union tells Chief-Exec.com that the Government’s planned shake-up risks higher fees, lower quality and untold damage to the sector’s global reputation The controversial Higher Education and…
Associate EU citizenship needs political goodwill
The European MP who proposed associate European Union citizenship for United Kingdom nationals after Brexit last night hit back at critics who said such a move was unlikely, saying anything was possible…
Lords warn Government on trade access
An influential committee of the UK parliament has warned that Britain faces big post-Brexit obstacles to reaching a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union if it were to leave the…
Hammond bets on a productive future
In 51 minutes and with 15 references to “productivity” the UK Chancellor Philip Hammond threw more light on what a post-Brexit Britain could look like than all the uncountable hours of hints…