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Essays

Writing on politics, technology, and the ideas I can’t stop thinking about. Everything below is in progress — links go live as each piece is published.

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Effects of a Government Levy on the University Sector

Following on from my research for HEPI on the proposed levy on international student fees — what a 6% charge actually costs UK universities, and who ends up paying for it.

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Research on Solar Panels

A look at the economics of residential solar in the UK — payback periods, subsidies, and whether the numbers actually stack up for homeowners.

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Interesting Naming Trends in ONS Birth Data

Digging into ONS baby name statistics to see what naming trends reveal about culture, class and generational shifts in Britain.