Investment

Lovelace disruptive invention labs would focus on vision-oriented, high-risk projects, accelerating breakthrough innovations and economic growth in the UK.

Achieving climate goals requires scaling durable carbon removals through clear standards, effective incentives and coordinated public–private investment.

The UK must be more ambitious with its quantum strategy – focusing on R&D, commercialisation and sovereignty – in order to reap the economic rewards.

A debt-swap model for African countries can cut borrowing costs, strengthen fiscal governance and help end the negative risk-perception cycle.

With stronger rules, transparency and cooperation, carbon markets can support credible global climate action.

National investment in artificial-intelligence infrastructure can secure competitiveness, support innovation and strengthen economic resilience.

African countries need to harness modern technologies to implement climate-resilient farming and future-proof their food systems.

An analysis of the Spending Review, explaining how tough fiscal constraints shaped budget choices and priorities for growth and public services.

The UK must improve capital, talent and procurement pathways so that its tech firms stay in the country, scale up and convert innovation into national strength.

Government spending should prioritise boosting growth and modernising national capability by investing in tech and artificial-intelligence tools at scale.

In a fragmented trading environment, the UK should re-engage major partners, pursue liberalisation and build digital infrastructure to boost resilience.

Improved access to anti-obesity medications can improve health, reduce pressure on the NHS, and deliver significant productivity and economic gains.