The Paralysing Grip of Net Zero

The Paralysing Grip of Net Zero

As the nation lurches from crisis to crisis, one constant persists in the British government’s strategy: an unwavering commitment to drowning its problems in a sea of red tape.  Whatever the issue of the day, the recurring theme appears to be: when in...
Sacrificing Security on the Altar of Social Value

Sacrificing Security on the Altar of Social Value

The Russians are coming! But fear not – a brand new crack squadron of Royal Navy “diversity officers” is here to defend us. In a week that saw conscription re-entering mainstream discourse in Britain, the Senior Service announced plans to re-deploy serving...
The Problem with Public Procurement

The Problem with Public Procurement

Gross spending on public sector procurement was £393 billion in 2022/23 across the UK. That’s more than the budget for the entire NHS – so it’s crucial that that money is being spent as sensibly and efficiently as possible. At the Campaign for Fair Procurement, we...