I often avoid the term “class”: its historic baggage can obscure the material realities facing people in Britain today. But the debate matters – how we define “middle class” shapes economic expectations, political debates, and people’s sense of security. The Middle Class Myth: Britain’s American Dream Once, “middle class” in Britain meant stable income, a … Read more
Introduction In the age of algorithms, the insurance industry has undergone a quiet but radical transformation. Once grounded in the statistical science of shared risk, insurers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and big data to make highly individualised decisions about coverage and cost. What is sold as personalisation is, in truth, a sophisticated … Read more
Neoliberal Contradictions and the New Authoritarianism Populist Gains Amid Labour’s Decline. Reform UK’s electoral advances are a textbook example of populist strategy. By positioning themselves as the authentic voice of ordinary people betrayed by the political establishment, Farage and his party have successfully tapped into public anger and disillusionment. This is especially evident in traditional … Read more
