The history of rail suggests renationalisation will make little difference
Britain has never cracked the formula for cheap, efficient, reliable rail, so what makes Labour think renationalisation is the answer?
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Britain has never cracked the formula for cheap, efficient, reliable rail, so what makes Labour think renationalisation is the answer?
The Tory model to avoid a low-wage economy that prevailed during the Regency years reflected a uniquely British school of conservative pragmatism, one that greatly facilitated innovations in science and their industrial application. Railways, gas lighting, the ambitions and achievements of Brunel, McAdam and the others who harnessed science to commerce, they were the first kicks of embryonic modernity
Technological breakthroughs can take people by surprise because they havent seen anything like that before. We stand at the brink of a new technological era—the AI revolution. According to various assessments, its influence is poised to extend significantly beyond the economy, shaping personal lives and society at large. Throughout history, numerous technological advancements have emerged. Among them, the impact of multipurpose technologies has been particularly profound, given their widespread application across various domains.
Who wants to be a human guinea pig? It involves a new kind of robot which may maim and kill you, but on the plus side, you’ll get a chance to participate in an exciting foray in innovation.
The SNP made a new pledge on A9 and A96 dualling at party conference, writes David Knight, but was it worth the paper it was written on?