Economics

Government Drops Zonal Pricing, Prioritises National Energy Stability

The Government has abandoned its plans for “zonal pricing” of electricity, opting instead to maintain a single national wholesale price, a decision highlighted as a move to ensure fairness, protect investment, and shield consumers from regional cost discrepancies. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband presented the shift as vital for delivering a “fairer,[Read More…]

Rescue Moves Underway for Troubled Thames Water Amid Crisis

Thames Water, the UK’s largest water provider, is considering a last-minute rescue bid led by former Liberal Democrat energy spokesman Lord Rupert Redesdale and private investment firm Muinín Holdings, while regulators also assess a separate £5 billion offer from the company’s bondholders. With nearly £20 billion in debt and repeated environmental breaches,[Read More…]

Britain’s Economic Stagnation Blamed on Poor Policy and Institutional Paralysis

Economic experts and commentators warn that the UK remains mired in weak productivity and lacklustre growth due to flawed economic policy, ineffective coordination between institutions, and a continued over-reliance on austerity-era thinking. Calls for reform are growing louder as Britain risks slipping further behind its global peers. Britain’s economic outlook[Read More…]

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities System Strained to Breaking Point as Costs Escalate and Councils Face Financial Crisis

Spending on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England has reached unsustainable levels, with local authorities warning of imminent financial collapse. The rapid rise in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), coupled with surging transport and placement costs, has created a funding crisis that threatens both children’s support and[Read More…]

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