Hundreds of pharmacies weigh closure as business rates bills soar
Hundreds of pharmacies are facing closure because of soaring business rates, with owners warning that high taxes are forcing them ...
UK firms in critical financial distress rise 9% to more than 53,000
More than 53,000 British businesses are in critical financial distress and at risk of collapse, with companies that depend on ...
The Gall of the Preservationist Crowd Knows No (Visual) Limits
Cronyism and protecting the scenic views of the wealthy.
The Telephone and the Brief Episode of “Imperfect” Competition (1894–1906)
A brief episode of competition in the early telephone industry demonstrates that, even when hampered, competitive pressure challenged the state-created ...
UK retail sales fall 0.5% in July as heatwave keeps shoppers away
UK retail sales fell 0.5 per cent in July as shoppers cut back during record temperatures, according to the Office ...
Discover the Extraordinary Creatures of The Mythical Land Zoo
Children’s author Joanne Hutchinson will be releasing her latest book, “The Mythical Land Zoo,” on August 22nd. This whimsical tale ...
Why the French Revolution Was Not a Libertarian Revolution
A common misconception about the French Revolution is that it was some sort of classical liberal or libertarian revolution.
Borrowing hits £1.8bn in July as Healey’s first budget looms
The government borrowed £1.8 billion in July, a month in which the public finances are usually flattered by self-assessment income ...
Social Trust Is a Superpower
We are told ad nauseum that the capitalist system runs on greed. In reality, a successful economy depends mostly upon ...
Horden Welcomes Timeless Tale of Work Life
Horden’s new Playhouse will soon witness the third major production to grace its stage this year. Ensemble ’84, following the ...
