By Ryan Morrice The next general election is a few weeks away and the dominant party in Scotland, the Scottish National Party (SNP), look set for another strong performance. Polls predict they will take a majority of seats in Scotland again. Their performance is impressive for a party that has been in power in the…
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The Ulterior Motives Behind Boris Johnson’s Winter Election
Aiden Hawker takes a closer look at Boris Johnson’s motives.
Booze, Drugs, and Death
By Ryan Morrice Scotland is known for many things: its beautiful Highlands and lochs; its world-renowned whisky; its inventors who gave the world a multitude of innovations such as the telephone and penicillin; and lesser known is the great number of preventable deaths that happen every year: in 2018 there were 1,187 drug-related deaths. Per…
The Americanization of European Football
By Charlie Whiteley For decades, football clubs across Europe dreamt of competing in the UEFA Champions League, the most prestigious club competition in the world. However, after the introduction of the UEFA Conference League in 2021, this dream will all but fade for Europe’s smaller clubs. On September 24, 2019, UEFA introduced the controversial new third tier competition at…
The Renewal of Scottish-Independence
By Ryan Morrice With Parliament suspended and the chaotic government led by Boris Johnson dominating the headlines, it is easy to lose sight of the changing political attitudes in Scotland. In July, Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), proclaimed that “Scotland is heading inexorably towards independence”. Polling…
A ‘Missguided’ Marketing Stunt
Image source: The Guardian By Lucy Wright Clothing retailer Missguided has been recently subjected to scrutiny for their disregard for sustainability. The controversy surrounds a two piece swimsuit being sold at a scandalously low price of £1. The garment in question has become a symbol for the frightening trend within the industry of ‘fast fashion’ – the rapid production…
Davos Wrap-up 2019: Global Transformation or Global Turmoil?
Max Dowden analyses the key themes and takeaways from the recent 2019 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.
Ethics and Social Responsibility in a Capitalist Society
Gary Mullins analyses the role of ethical investing in capitalist societies.
A People’s Vote is the Only Way to End the Deadlock
Conor Tully makes the case for a referendum on the final Brexit deal.
Brexit Update: Who is Winning the Battle for London’s Business?
John Ellis investigates how London’s financial sector has been impacted by Brexit.
A Report on the Condition of Student Housing in St Andrews
By Sam McGuire Member of EPRG Outreach Researchers for the Economic Policy & Research Group (EPRG) recently published a report on affordable accommodation for students in St Andrews. The report found some startling results including that the average rent price for students in St Andrews was £542.57, for comparison London’s average student rent was…
The Rise of Factor Investing
Gary Mullins looks at the benefits of factor investing in the current financial climate.
