Unwanted by voters and MPs, Sunak’s Rwanda policy fails every basic political test December 13, 2023 Unpopular with voters, the opposition and his own MPs alike, Sunak's immigration policy has always been misguided, writes Josh Williams.
Shein float will be a godsend for markets – if it can get over the line December 13, 2023 As Shein eyes up a mega IPO, it's flotation could re-start the cycle of flotations which has been stuck in the doldrums, writes Simon Neville
The vast social costs of Covid lockdowns are clear, so why is the inquiry silent? December 13, 2023 The pandemic-era lockdowns had crushing social and economic impacts, but the inquiry is flat out ignoring it, writes Paul Ormerod
The interminable Tory bickering will not help them win much needed favour December 12, 2023 To anyone who hoped that Sunak would be able to turn the page on the Tory psychodrama - including this newspaper - the entire episode is deeply depressing.
A cash-based society isn’t just for the old, it’s for the young and foolish too December 12, 2023 Out in the wilderness of central London, armed with a £20 note, I was faced with just how hostile our city has become to the use of cash.
Climate nerds to tech execs, how Cop28 became the new Davos December 12, 2023 From bad pick up lines from sustainable fashion founders to fossil fuel firms, Cop28 has become the summit to be seen, writes Robyn Scott
It’s fate: modern astrology has captured the hearts of young Britons – for a fee December 12, 2023 Co-Star has 30m registered users, the majority of whom are young and female. The combination of astrology and artificial intelligence has proved an incredible draw, writes Phoebe Arslanagic-Little
Even within the NHS, doctors are giving up on the idea of a free health service December 11, 2023 The NHS is costing ever-increasing amount of money, and delivering worse and worse outcomes. Is it really still 'free at the point of use'? Rosie Beacon writes.
US-UK special relationship? It’s London and New York firms keeping it alive December 11, 2023 London and New York are twin pillars of the global financial system, we gain everything from helping each other, writes Chris Hayward.
Golden arches won’t stop conflict, but continued trade might December 11, 2023 As countries become more inward looking and trading relationships weaken, the golden arches theory still rings true, writes Eliot Wilson.