‘The transition to net zero has turned into a quasi-religious debate’
King believes that political posturing is part of the problem. Never one to shy away from a sporting analogy, he...
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Starmer’s flip-flopping shows Labour has no plan for the economy
With every week that passes, Sir Keir Starmer appears more and more determined to make the flip-flopper label stick. We might...
Is the Bank of England now a leader of the UK’s Net Zero transition? Don’t bank on it!
The Bank of England’s new formalised commitment to contributing to the fight against climate change has been met with mixed...
Why draconian eco rules are accelerating Britain’s house price crash
Homes with EPC ratings of D and E offer the highest yields in England and Wales, at 6.7pc and 7pc...
Labour’s green arms race is not just bad economics – it’s bad politics
Net zero is a legal obligation. The international pressure, moreover, makes repudiation all but impossible. Britain would be a pariah...
Government is squeezing pension pots until savers squeak
Much is asked or expected of UK pension funds. The general public expect them to produce reliable high-value pensions for...
Rural communities and businesses urged to apply for new funding to improve their local area
A new £4.6m pot of funding for rural communities and businesses has launched, with eligible organisations encouraged to put forward...
A Lib Dem-Labour coalition would spell disaster for the UK economy
It is true that we cannot read too much into local election outcomes. When voters go to the polls in 18 months' time,...
Net zero Britain will be unable to keep the lights on, MPs warn
Britain has made significant progress in cutting emissions from its electricity system, with wind turbines now producing roughly a quarter...
UK pension providers lagging behind on climate change action
The UK’s top 20 defined contribution (DC) workplace pension providers are “failing to keep pace” with action required on climate...
