The hidden cost of doing business in the UK, and why this needs to change
The status of the UK as a leading destination for business is under threat, warns CEO Clive Wratten.
Trump is forcing Britain to a fundamental policy rethink
Pieter Cleppe | 23rd April 2025 | Comment, Policy & Think Tanks
Brexit has enabled UK trade independence and divergence from EU regulation, especially in AI and climate policy. While Trump’s tariffs prompt a policy rethink, Labour’s green agenda faces internal resistance. Taxpayer-funded NGOs, often pushing degrowth, face criticism. Rising energy costs highlight the need to prioritize economic growth over restrictive policies.
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