The Times reports record levels of benefit fraud after Covid, with the Department of Work and Pensions collectively wringing its … Continue reading “What is behind the post-Covid rise in economic inactivity?”

The kerfuffle about the way in which Mark Fulbrook was being paid was only too predictable, particularly given the haziness … Continue reading “The rise of the SpAdocracy”

It will be interesting to see if Defra’s ‘toughest targets ever’  – a 25-year plan to cut storm sewage discharges … Continue reading “The case against “water Corbynism””

Keynes once said that “if economists could manage to get themselves thought of as humble, competent people on a level … Continue reading “Abolish the cap on dentistry student numbers, and let market forces in”

If you were like me, struggling during lockdown to get your children to do some schoolwork with very little support … Continue reading “Hey, busybodies – leave those homeschoolers alone”

The media are talking up the possibility of a disruptive summer of discontent’ sparked by trade union militancy. In addition … Continue reading “Are we in for a “summer of discontent”?”

Lord Hennessy is a historian who has recently been making some waves with his radio appearance on “Partygate” and the … Continue reading ““A Duty of Care: Britain Before and After Covid” by Lord Hennessy: a preview of a review”

A survey of over 2000 family doctors working in England has indicated a sharp fall in working hours post-pandemic, with … Continue reading “Can’t get a GP appointment? Blame medical socialism”

The continuing row over P&O’s decision to sack 786 ferry employees without notice, and replace them with low-paid agency workers, raises … Continue reading “The P&O saga: no way to say goodbye?”