As investors look to profit from the carbon-offset gold rush, demand for land is soaring. But letting Big Finance restore nature may come at a cost
Asset strippers are preparing to feast on Britain’s COVID-ravaged economy
Armed with record piles of cash, private equity firms are scouring the globe for vulnerable prey. British companies, such as Morrisons, are top of their list
Why the distribution of wealth has more to do with power than productivity
According to a new OECD working paper, Britain is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Net wealth is estimated to stand at around $500,000 per household – more than double the equivalent figure in Germany, and triple that in the Netherlands. Only Luxembourg and the USA are wealthier among OECD countries. On one level, … Continue reading Why the distribution of wealth has more to do with power than productivity
BBC Radio 4 Briefing Room: Is It Time to Renationalise the Railways?
I was invited to the BBC Radio 4 Briefing Room to discuss whether it is time to renationalise the railways with David Aaronovitch and Michael Portillo.
We need a rail system that puts passengers – not shareholders – first
Rail commuters in Britain faced daily misery long before this week’s strike action – a combination of poor services, spiralling ticket costs and overcrowding. It’s little wonder privatisation of the railways remains a recurring and contentious feature in UK politics.
New report: The Great British Sell Off
I have co-authored a new report for campaign group We Own It. In the report we assess government proposals to privatise National Air Traffic Services and the Land Registry, and involve the private sector in Ordnance Survey and Channel 4.
Laurie Macfarlane 