David Cameron is so very wrong on the minimum pricing for alcohol units. It's illiberal; it's un-conservative and will cause a 'moonshine culture' in Britain. more ››
Pity the predictors. Forecasting the following year is a mug's game. Forecasting broader trends is easier, and one trend has surely been established beyond any reasonable doubt: the gradual but inexorable economic decline of... more ››
What do Britons "want" in the coming year? An ambassador to Washington was once asked the question on radio and replied, "That's very kind of you, a box of candied fruits would do." Such humble responses are now out of date. As... more ››