Category Archives: Solutions

Pass a simple law – “IT IS AN OFFENCE BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL TO MISLEAD” . Nothing needs to be said to explain this proposal which is likely to affect the public statements of internet users, news media, politicians and advertisers. But much needs to be said to address many common objections, misconceptions or doubts.Continue reading “Putting an end to fake news and misinformation”

The UK has been heavily targeted by hostile state actors (HSAs) in cyberspace throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Initiatives need to be introduced which further strengthen the UK’s ability to defend itself. These include introducing a quantitative, public “Cyber Hygiene” rating scheme for UK organisations, as well as additional obligations for British cloud service providers (CSPs)Continue reading “Initiatives to improve the UK’s cyber security during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.”

There has been an increasing relation during the pandemic of the value of local bricks and mortar businesses, with research from Deloitte Digital showing that 59% of consumers in Britain have used more local stores and services to help support them during lockdown, and 46% of consumers say they are more likely to spend moneyContinue reading “Levelling the retail playing field by replacing Business Rates with additional standard rate VAT”

Summary Requirement for a Civil Service Reserve. Although the Covid 19 pandemic put immense pressure on the NHS, it has also put great strain on the wider Civil Service which has had to react to new challenges, spilling over from Covid, while keeping the country running with all its normal needs. The Civil service needsContinue reading “Requirement for a Reserve of former officials to support the Civil Service in a crisis.”

Additional funding and structural changes to NHS service provision are required to save the NHS. In summary: The phased introduction of a Health Insurance Supplement, in later life, in conjunction with the implementation of simpler more cost-effective NHS care pathways would address some of the inequalities in society and help fund the shortfall in NHSContinue reading “Saving the NHS through innovative funding and structural changes”

A Caring Conscription – as in National Service. Give young adults a start in life with plenty of choice to ensure that they are all contributing to society. Give them responsibilities that they can be proud of. After school or University, unemployment should not be an option. If young adults haven’t something tangible to moveContinue reading “21st Century Conscription”

Summary: The MOD is a major source of the UK government’s carbon emissions. However, it could also be a major driver of the fight against climate change, using the same principles of military innovation and procurement that led to developments in medical treatment and the creation of GPS. Policy: General Nugee is soon to releaseContinue reading “A Green Army”

I’ve split my problems and opportunities into two categories, based on research of key factors around the digital divide in the UK. 1. Access a. Hardware It’s estimated that 700,000 young people do not have adequate access or training to use devices at home (Nominet, 2019). 3.8 million people in the UK remain entirely offlineContinue reading “Bridging the digital divide”

Summary Rejuvenate and reopen the UK’s disused sea baths and lidos. Prescribe sea swimming and water-based physical therapy instead of prescription drugs to combat the UK’s mental health crisis in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. Target 30-50 year-olds, who are increasingly stretched – and socially isolated – due to caring commitments with dependent childrenContinue reading “Seas the Opportunity”

Aim To address the following point1 : the role of philanthropy, social investment and business and what forms of finance can be used to support communities in order to make it easier for small, level community groups (groups) to improve the services they provide by enabling more capital investment. Why Small groups, at the coalContinue reading “Community Small Grant Scheme”