Speaking common sense in a world where it ain’t that common.

“Speaking common sense in a world where it ain’t that common.”

Outspoken, often controversial

Charlie Mullins OBE is the non-executive chairman of WeFix London (his family’s latest venture), and is one of the UK’s best-known entrepreneurs. He started his original business, Pimlico Plumbers, from scratch, building it into a £50 million enterprise, which he sold in 2021 for more than £140 million.

Outspoken and often controversial, Charlie is regularly seen on TV, heard on the radio and quoted in print, sharing his unique brand of common sense and business acumen.

With regular business columns, a property investment portfolio and as an active supporter of multiple charities, Charlie maintains the work ethic that made him one of the UK’s most successful business people.

Charlie Mullins OBE

“I’d be honoured to represent the people of London, as councillor and maybe in the future as an MP. I’m a proud Londoner and this city has given me a lot and I can this would be another chance to give back and help tackle the failures of the Labour government.”

On plans to run to be a councillor and future MP

Latest Blogs…

Britain’s NEET epidemic needs a cure, not another sticking plaster

Britain’s NEET epidemic needs a cure, not another sticking plaster

Almost one million young people remain outside education, employment or training. Charlie Mullins argues that Britain needs apprenticeships on a massive scale, not another government initiative.

It’s Time the So-Called ‘Patriotic Millionaires’ Put their Money Where their Mouths Are!

It’s Time the So-Called ‘Patriotic Millionaires’ Put their Money Where their Mouths Are!

Charlie Mullins argues that if the so-called Patriotic Millionaires genuinely believe wealthy people should pay more tax, they should lead by example and make voluntary payments to HM Treasury before demanding new taxes on everyone else.

Loans and Lies: Britain’s Biggest Mis-selling Scandal Isn’t the Student Loan, It’s the University Dream

Loans and Lies: Britain’s Biggest Mis-selling Scandal Isn’t the Student Loan, It’s the University Dream

The Treasury Select Committee says student loans may have been mis-sold to millions of young people. But the bigger scandal may be the university dream itself.

Andy Burnham’s Business Rates Gamble is a Busted Flush!

Andy Burnham’s Business Rates Gamble is a Busted Flush!

Andy Burnham’s proposal to hand local politicians more control over business rates may sound local and practical, but for business owners it risks creating uncertainty, inconsistency and a postcode lottery.

Andy Burnham’s Power-grab is more like a Mafia Hit than a Political Manoeuvre

Andy Burnham’s Power-grab is more like a Mafia Hit than a Political Manoeuvre

Businesses don’t ask for miracles. We ask for certainty. But when Keir Starmer’s Government piled on costs, raised taxes and made hiring harder, confidence vanished. Investment stalled, recruitment slowed, and economic growth went with it.

We have created a generation of Graduates…

We have created a generation of Graduates…

…About As Useful As A Longbow Against A Tank! Half of UK graduates earn below median wage five years on. The data is clear. It is time to fund skills and stop selling degrees as a guaranteed path to success.

University? The maths still doesn’t add up – Any first-year apprentice can tell you that!

University? The maths still doesn’t add up – Any first-year apprentice can tell you that!

Charlie Mullins argues that Britain needs to rethink its obsession with university degrees, as student debt rises, confidence in higher education falls and apprenticeships offer a smarter route into skilled work.

You Can’t Always Get What You Want”, Britain’s Political Class Proves Mick Jagger Right Again

You Can’t Always Get What You Want”, Britain’s Political Class Proves Mick Jagger Right Again

Charlie Mullins argues that Britain may edge closer to Europe again, but without a serious pro-business growth strategy, politics still risks missing what the economy really needs.

Angela Rayner resigns
Angela Rayner resigns