The latest example of a UK government screwing with market forces. Markets solve problems better than the alternatives, especially governments.

Wise words, as usual, from Sir John Major

Great graph in FT putting the lie to the myth that welfare costs are bankrupting us

Congratulations to Cambridge University, up to 3rd this year.

Hats off to Lime (and Forest) bikes last week during London's tube strike. Good piece by ££FT on.ft.com/3V5Cp31

UK should not give EU 'domestic' status for its universities. UK has several unis that are better than all EU unis, but the domestic £9k fee loses money and is subsidised. A better suggestion - allow EU students 4 years not the proposed 2, so they can complete a degree.

Great article on the prospect of ISA reforms by FT's excellent Claer Barrett. www.ft.com/content/4f8d... This para in particular is spot on:

R.I.P. Henry Kelly, broadcaster, journalist, neighbour and friend. A brilliant storyteller with a quick wit and an amazing memory. We had many good times together, particularly at the Old Bull & Bush in NW3.

Some City folk are pushing to scrap the cash ISA. Personally I am in favour of @fideinvest.bsky.social 's proposal, as described in the FT.

Gotta say, I am loving the @octopus.energy usage charts on its Cosy Octopus tariff (which is a bit like a very fancy version of Economy 7 - see how the price varies during the day - thin left hand line on multicoloured graph). I am saving about 16%.

Interesting piece about why Trump wants Greenland. But it misses what I wonder whether may be the main reason... To provide leverage against Putin on Ukraine? I.e. I'll drop claims on Greenland if you quit Ukraine

Excellent piece by Ian in weekend FT - apparently I am part of a keystone species

Fascinating graph by FT's Martin Wolf.... doesn't entirely ring true though - can anybody explain why UK is so low?

Good graph by @danneidle.bsky.social showing highest impact of Labour's NI changes fall on lowest paid
taxpolicy.org.uk/2024/11/21/t...

interesting post by @alanbeattie.bsky.social highlighting USA's weak position in global EV market

Very interesting argument from economic adviser Tim Leunig in the FT

Holy cow - and fingers crossed

and Holes Bay / Upton park looking great today too!