A recent poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies reveals that the majority of people in Wales are against the nationwide imposition of 20mph speed limits on restricted roads. This new speed limit, implemented on September 17, 2023, has garnered significant criticism from motorists, businesses, and residents, with a petition to “rescind and remove the …
Public Opposition Grows Against 20mph Speed Limits in Wales Read More »
The Bank of England economist Huw Pill has said people in the UK need to accept that they are poorer in a recent US podcast. He said in response to higher prices, workers had responded by asking for wage increases and businesses were charging more. There is some truth to this, but what is key …
Bank of England a reason we are poorer through poor policy Read More »
The Bank of England has increased the base interest rate for the 11th time in less than 18 months, with officials explaining they are trying to control inflation. But if you look at the key factors behind the increase in prices across the UK, and many other countries, it is not because consumers have too …
Great banking rip-off as inflation is not demand-driven Read More »
Ofgem announced on 26 August 2022 that the energy price cap would rise to £3,549, up from the £1,971 which came into force in April. The October cap is 178% higher than last winter with the prospect of rising to £5,300 at the deepest part of winter in January 2023, according to some analysts. But …
3 million UK households cannot pay the energy bill this Autumn Read More »
The war in Ukraine and the reliance of many countries on commodities from Russia for energy have reopened the debate on energy security. This goes along with the increasing prominence of reducing Co2 emissions as countries pledge to hit net zero. The UK Government has launched its new energy strategy with a target that 95% …
China emits 30% of global Co2 emissions up from 5% in 1965 Read More »
