The age of plutocracy
In an exclusive extract from her new book, the New Statesman columnist explains how Western democracies were captured by the…
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How the UK’s “golden visa” system has favoured Russian and Chinese investors
More than half of all “golden visas” have been awarded to applicants from Russia and China since 2008.
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Cross-border Irish trade has surged as British exports plummet
UK exports to Ireland have fallen by 13 per cent while those from Northern Ireland have surged by 65 per…
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How the UK’s post-pandemic “misery index” is surging
The peak in inflation is set to coincide with a rise in energy bills and National Insurance rates.
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“It was as easy as clicking a button”: how the government handed billions to fraudsters
The Bounce Back Loan Scheme was supposed to help small businesses stay afloat during Covid-19, but its rules meant fraud…
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The rise of high-tax Britain
Though the Conservatives still lionise Margaret Thatcher, they are raising taxes to the highest level since the early 1950s –…
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How UK exports to Germany have plummeted as EU ones surge
British exports to Germany are 19 per cent below pre-pandemic levels, while EU exports are 30 per cent higher.
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How the UK is one of the slowest-growing economies in the G7
Despite Boris Johnson's repeated fast-growth boast, Britain was almost bottom of the G7 in the most recent quarter.
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