Exchange rates are connected to trade balances and through them to the balance of production and consumption in an economy. If you want a higher value for sterling then the UK needs to increase outpu… (View Post)

Yet we had people yesterday saying that the answer is more immigration with all the fewer job opportunities, lower pay and higher housing costs it brings. (View Post)

Well they certainly did. The thought of delivery drivers, supermarket shelf stackers, agricultural workers etc getting pay rises without matching productivity increases - as they were doing as covid … (View Post)

That would require some planning and work. Those advocating joining a customs union with the EU are looking for a magic wand in line with their political views. (View Post)

That's what the House of Lords is for. (View Post)