From Revolut to Synthesia, the UK’s brightest startups are powered by immigrant founders. Richard Alvin gives his opinion on why we must stop the talent drain and embrace a bold new entrepreneurial Britain.
Category: Freelancer Opinion & Insights
Opinion and thought leadership from freelancers, small business experts and solo entrepreneurs shaping the UK’s independent economy.
Yes, it’s great to get PR coverage – until it’s locked behind a bloody paywall
PR coverage is vital, but if it’s locked behind a paywall, what’s the point? Richard Alvin explores why businesses might rethink PR spend in a world where visibility matters more than headlines.
Why business awards are more than just trophies — they’re catalysts for growth
Discover why entering business awards like the Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards can elevate your brand, reward your team, and drive real business success. Just 14 days left to enter.
UK stealth tax hike risks exodus of high earners, deVere warns
A growing number of British professionals and entrepreneurs are preparing to leave the UK to escape what has been branded Labour’s “stealth tax bombshell”, according to deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory firms.
With every tax, Rachel Reeves does more damage
The thing about Rachel Reeves—apart from the ironed hair, the thousand-yard stare and the curious knack for speaking in spreadsheets—is that for someone who claims to be building economic stability, she’s remarkably good at causing chaos.
US trade deal is not a win for UK automotive industry
Blick Rothenberg says the new UK-US trade deal fails to create new opportunities for the British automotive sector, merely limiting damage from Trump’s tariff regime.
UK and Canada’s FinTech sectors set to benefit from Mark Carney’s re-election
Mark Carney’s re-election is expected to strengthen UK-Canada FinTech ties, supporting innovation, investment and trade through regulatory cooperation and partnership programmes.
Sorkin is the new Shakespeare — only with better suits and fewer dead kings
Richard Alvin argues that Aaron Sorkin is our generation’s Shakespeare – swapping swords for Senate hearings, and soliloquies for Senate smacks. And yes, he can handle the truth.
The slow death of the fourth estate – and why George Clooney’s Broadway revival hits harder than he thinks
In this opinion piece for Business Matters, Richard Alvin reflects on George Clooney’s Broadway revival Good Night, and Good Luck, and argues that British journalism has lost its edge.
Rolls-Royce’s 1970s rescue offers a blueprint for British Steel’s survival
The government’s move to save British Steel echoes the 1971 nationalisation of Rolls-Royce. History shows that with the right structure and support, state intervention can work.
America is not the greatest country in the world anymore
Business Matters columnist Richard Alvin explores why America is no longer the greatest country in the world, citing the dramatic policy shifts under President Trump’s second term.
Trump’s car tariffs could make UK top export market for German auto industry, says Blick Rothenberg
Trump’s 25% tariffs on German car imports to the US may shift export focus to the UK, now a key market for both new and classic German vehicles, says Blick Rothenberg.
CIPD: Spring statement fails to support employers, risking productivity and jobs
CIPD warns that the spring statement neglects key workplace challenges, urging the government to support employers, invest in skills, and ease implementation of new employment regulations.
Throwing more money at HMRC won’t fix Britain’s £40bn tax gap, warns leading tax expert
Blick Rothenberg CEO Nimesh Shah warns that the government’s £300m investment in HMRC is unlikely to close the UK’s £40bn tax gap without tackling tax system complexity.
Eddie Jordan made me feel like I knew him: why voices on radio and podcasts move us more than TV ever can
Is audio more emotive than TV? Richard Alvin explores how voices on radio and podcasts create deeper connections than on-screen personalities, from Eddie Jordan to Robert Elms.
