Should libertarians fear digital ID cards? Opinion The government is introducing digital IDs that will enable young people to prove their age when buying a pint, but is it worth giving up your privacy to the state to make you life a little easier? Asks James Price In my favourite movie, 2007’s Hot Fuzz, the village pub allows the underaged children of [...]
Even liberal Canada realises mass immigration has failed Opinion When even open-borders torchbearer Justin Trudeau admits that Canada has a problem, it’s time to admit that mass immigration has been a mistake, says James Price We all know that America’s southern border has been a hugely important topic in the recent US election, especially with Trump signalling that he intends to declare a national [...]
Forget the bangs and flashes, the UK economy just needs some plumbing Opinion The outlook for the UK economy doesn't have to be so bleak. We just need to get back to basics, writes Sam Bidwell.
Spread power with words: Asian Dub Foundation interview August 29, 2024 In the wake of the riots, the Asian Dub Foundation shows us the political power of music. Guitarist Steve Chandra Savale speaks to Lucy Kenningham
The government is right to reject the EU’s plans for free movement by the backdoor August 29, 2024 The EU’s terms for reinstating a youth mobility scheme – from four-year visas to cut-price tuition fees – are utterly unreasonable, says Will Cooling Yesterday saw Sir Keir Starmer in Germany, where he tried to reinforce the positive impression he made on the global stage in the whirlwind days immediately after his election as Prime [...]
Overlooking the role of migrant workers will be the death of our housebuilding ambitions August 17, 2024 Labour’s pledge to get Britain building again is encouraging, but we can’t reach their targets without construction workers – and, crucially, immigration, writes Haman Manak Out of all the sectors addressed in Labour’s early days of government, housebuilding has been one of the big winners. Starmer and co have promised to build 1.5m homes over [...]
The value of knowing when — and how — to successfully pivot your business July 9, 2024 How do you break the news to investors that – after nearly five years in operation – the data is now pointing you and your team in a different direction?
How has Brexit impacted migration? June 11, 2024 Its probably fair to assume that for most Brexit voters, 'taking back control' was not a vote to increase migration significantly.
Tories say they’ll impose annual visa cap to cut legal migration June 4, 2024 The Conservatives have announced plans for a new annual cap on visas to ensure immigration falls, in their latest general election pledge.
Labour wants to cut migration but won’t give specific target, Yvette Cooper says June 2, 2024 Labour has refused to set specific targets on how it wants to reduce net migration to the UK should it win the general election.