Being the best in a field has long been seen as a ticket to outsized rewards. Whether in business, sports, entertainment, or any competitive arena, those at the very top often reap disproportionate financial gains. The premise is simple: people will pay a premium to get the best – be it the top-performing product, the top talent, or the top […]
Policy
UK Wealth Tax: Why It’s Unlikely and Potentially Disastrous
Wealth Exodus After Recent Tax Changes Luxury Homes, Fewer Buyers: is there a wealth exodus? A row of multimillion-pound houses in London’s exclusive Chester Square sits on the market with price cuts, reflecting waning interest from the world’s wealthy elite. Is this a sign? Wealth advisers are apparently reporting that “footloose” super-rich individuals are losing interest […]
Trump’s Protectionist Revival: What It Means for Britain
As Donald Trump prepares to step back into the Oval Office, his recent NBC Meet the Press interview shed light on the policy agenda he plans to unleash in January. Promises of sweeping tariffs, mass deportations, and tax cuts have reignited debates over global economic stability, with potential implications stretching far beyond the United States. For Britain, […]
France’s Political Turmoil and Its Ripple Effects on British Households
A Political Earthquake in France For over a decade, Marine Le Pen has been on a mission to reshape the image of her Rassemblement National (RN) party, distancing it from its far-right origins and positioning it as a serious contender in French politics. This week, she made a bold move that has sent shockwaves through […]
UK Government introduces “anti-strike” bill
I’m sitting in a coffee shop today and staring at London’s mostly deserted street. Yes, it is Friday and no one really goes to the office since Covid. However, even so, today is especially quiet as there are virtually no trains running and workers are therefore unable to commute to work. Nurses, rail workers, ambulance […]