All well said. Worth noting that energy prices in the UK are the highest in Europe and amongst the highest in the world. Also worth noting that UK Government debt is about equal to 100% of GDP. Therefore the government doesn’t have much flexibility with money matters. To give money to one project they need to take from somewhere else, or raise taxes or both. If it’s any consolation, government debt is higher in France, USA and Italy. Maybe other countries have a more vibrant economy, but then the UK did go for Brexit which appears to have slammed the brakes on the economy especially regarding trade with the UKs biggest trade partner.
All well said. Worth noting that energy prices in the UK are the highest in Europe and amongst the highest in the world. Also worth noting that UK Government debt is about equal to 100% of GDP. Therefore the government doesn’t have much flexibility with money matters. To give money to one project they need to take from somewhere else, or raise taxes or both. If it’s any consolation, government debt is higher in France, USA and Italy. Maybe other countries have a more vibrant economy, but then the UK did go for Brexit which appears to have slammed the brakes on the economy especially regarding trade with the UKs biggest trade partner.
Welcome back from the allure of midges and glad to hear your sense of sage pragmatism is still alive and kicking!
I thought the summer was quite exciting