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When the Queue Stopped Measuring Readiness
Great Britain’s electricity connection queue grew beyond 700GW, leaving viable projects behind speculative capacity. Erths examines how the queue stopped measuring readiness, what Gate 1 and Gate 2 changed, and why physical constraints remain.
Corporate lobbying explained: how influence works in practice
Corporate lobbying is often described as a shadowy force shaping policy behind closed doors. In reality, it is neither invisible nor uniform.
Influence without visibility: how corporate power is exercised in 2026
Influence without visibility: how corporate power is exercised in 2026 Corporate power is rarely exercised through public confrontation. In 2026, its influence is more often felt indirectly — through standards, supply chains, financing conditions, and regulatory shaping that occurs largely outside public view. While governments remain the formal authors of policy, large companies increasingly shape […]
Markets and power: what business and policymakers are watching this week
Markets and power: what business and policymakers are watching this week Investors, executives, and policymakers are entering the week facing a familiar mix of economic uncertainty, regulatory pressure, and geopolitical risk. While no single announcement has reset expectations, several themes are shaping decision-making across markets and institutions. 1. Interest-rate expectations remain finely balanced Market pricing […]