Teach Teenagers to Be Creative, Not Just Take Tests

BY CHARLES ALDOUS I was thirteen when the entrepreneur Phoebe Gormley (photographed) visited my prep school to discuss her career. Fresh from dropping out of university to focus on building her Savile Row tailoring business for women, she told a room full of blazered children and parents something our teachers would never say: think beyond academics. The staff smiled politely. We were meant to be inspired. Instead, … Continue reading Teach Teenagers to Be Creative, Not Just Take Tests

Why We Should All Respect Farmers

BY DOMINIC WIGHTMAN We walk on concrete, but we live on bread. The modern world hums with the illusion of self-sufficiency – our smartphones deliver groceries with a tap, restaurants materialise meals on demand, and supermarkets present endless abundance as if by nature’s own hand. Yet this is a collective delusion. The truth is simpler, starker: every society rests upon the bowed backs of farmers. … Continue reading Why We Should All Respect Farmers

Legalising Online Casinos Enhances the UK’s Digital Economy

The legalisation of online casinos in the UK is on the cards, and it is expected to bring along huge economic benefits; the induction of online casinos into the legal framework does stand a distinct chance of boosting the UK’s digital economy tremendously, especially considering that the digital landscape is burgeoning rapidly nowadays. This is going to have the impact of stimulating economic growth, creating … Continue reading Legalising Online Casinos Enhances the UK’s Digital Economy

How Interest Rates Impact the UK Housing Market

The UK housing market, a dynamic and intricate terrain, is moulded by numerous factors. Among these, interest rates stand out as a key influencer. This article explores the correlation between interest rate fluctuations and their impact on the UK housing market. Understanding Interest Rates Before delving into the correlation between interest rates and the housing market, let’s first grasp the essence of interest rates. Put … Continue reading How Interest Rates Impact the UK Housing Market

Rural Crime & the Police

BY RUPERT MATTHEWS This year has been tough for small businesses. None more so than those in rural areas which struggle on with all the problems that already go with keeping a business going in areas without the sorts of benefits that businesses in towns take for granted – fast broadband, high footfall and neighbouring businesses less than a mile away. This year Small Business … Continue reading Rural Crime & the Police

UK Online

Exploring the UK’s Position in the Global Online Marketplace… Globalisation was recognisable long before the age of the internet, but the rapid rate at which the UK and nations around the world have moved online has accelerated that trend, connecting brands, businesses and customers like never before. But what does it mean to be a British brand in the global online marketplace, and what does … Continue reading UK Online

Countryside Business & Article 50

BY LAWRENCE GRAHAMS Lawrence is a Countryside Business Owner & Government Adviser on Brexit “We want Article 50 now!” shout many of those Britons who voted for Brexit. Brexit means Brexit and we need to invoke Article 50 now, right? Wrong. Clearly we now have Gina Miller’s legal challenge to the Government’s authority before invoking Article 50. Remember, this is not a direct challenge to Brexit, … Continue reading Countryside Business & Article 50