Reform of social care has been in the news a lot in recent times, and not just because of Covid … Continue reading “An economic approach to social care cost contributions”

In a normal year Britain runs a huge “deficit” on its tourism account. In 2017, for example, Brits drained the … Continue reading “Is the government’s “traffic light system” turning into a macroeconomic policy tool?”

Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) had a setback last month. An independent proposal expanding Heathrow via an extension to the existing … Continue reading “Heathrow: a quart into a pint pot”

As the political calculations get trickier, the relentless campaign for a third runway by Heathrow’s PR machine has increased in … Continue reading “Ring-fencing airport slots for domestic flights is not the way to go”

Will regional airports in the UK gain in the future from an enlarged Heathrow and, if so, by how much? … Continue reading “Heathrow’s third runway: a sting in the tail for the regions”

I suggested in my previous blog on Heathrow that the proposal for a long 3,500m Northwest runway at the airport, … Continue reading “Beware dodgy forecasts: Aviation markets are a discovery process”

Hubris or incompetence, take your pick, but for one reason or another, Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) and its sponsoring Department, … Continue reading “Heathrow: a solution to runway blunders”

In mid-July the UK’s National Audit Office (NAO) suggested that the Government might have to pause some big infrastructure schemes: … Continue reading “The third runway: urgent but not vital”

Opposition to a third runway at London Heathrow received a boost recently when Willie Walsh, Chief Executive of IAG, British … Continue reading “Is Heathrow’s proposed third runway too long?”