In Praise of the Unfashionable Bank Branch
Banks have closed thousands of branches in the name of digital efficiency. For a specific, often overlooked group of customers, that…
James Whitfield
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Opinion: Social Media Is Destroying Children — Age Verification Must Be Mandatory Now
Children as young as 8 are on Instagram and TikTok, exposed to harmful content and algorithms. Self-regulation has failed — we need…
Naomi Clarke
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The Case Against Extending Congestion Charging to Every UK City
London's congestion charge and ULEZ are frequently held up as a national blueprint. Here is why applying the same model everywhere would…
James Whitfield
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Why Britain's Pub Closures Are a Warning Sign, Not Just Nostalgia
Thousands of British pubs have closed over the past two decades. It is tempting to file this under sentimental decline — but the underlying…
James Whitfield
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Opinion: Streaming Has Killed Good TV — We Need to Bring Back the Weekly Episode
Binge-watching sounds great, but it's ruined TV culture. Weekly episodes built anticipation, conversation, and cultural moments. Now shows…
Naomi Clarke
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Opinion: The Four-Day Week Works — Britain Should Adopt It Now
Trials show productivity stays the same or rises with a four-day week, while workers are happier and healthier. So why aren't we doing it?
Naomi Clarke
Opinion: First Past the Post Is Undemocratic — Britain Needs Proportional Representation Now
Labour won 63% of seats on 33.7% of votes. Reform got 14.3% of votes but 0.8% of seats. The system is rigged, and it's time for PR.
Naomi Clarke
Opinion: The UK Housing Market Is Broken — Here's How to Fix It
House prices are 8 times earnings, rents are soaring, and young people are locked out. The solutions are obvious — we just lack the…
Naomi Clarke
Opinion: Britain Needs a Written Constitution — The Unwritten One Is Failing
The UK is one of only three countries without a written constitution, relying on conventions that can be ignored. It's time to write the…
Naomi Clarke