Business & Economy

Should We Break Up the EU? Lessons from US Federalism

Should We Break Up the EU? Lessons from US Federalism

Break up the EU debate often overlooks that the United States operates as a successful federation of states. Why is European unity criticized while...

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V&A Workers Strike Ballot Over Heatwave and Pay

V&A Workers Strike Ballot Over Heatwave and Pay

The V&A workers strike ballot over heatwave conditions and pay has raised serious concerns at one of the world's leading art and design museums...

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Burnham vs Starmer: How Their Leadership Styles Compare

Burnham vs Starmer: How Their Leadership Styles Compare

The comparison of Burnham vs Starmer leadership styles reveals a dramatic shift in UK politics, as Andy Burnham takes the helm with a radically dif...

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AI Bubble Burst: Australia's Skills Crisis After the Hype

AI Bubble Burst: Australia's Skills Crisis After the Hype

The AI bubble burst is not a matter of if, but when, warns Cory Doctorow, and Australia must prepare for the fallout. In his new book, The Reverse ...

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New Jersey Bans Surveillance Pricing: What Shoppers Need to Know

New Jersey Bans Surveillance Pricing: What Shoppers Need to Know

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the Fair Price Protection Act banning surveillance pricing statewide, making it the third U.S. state to o...

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Arts and Humanities Essential for Understanding Space Exploration

Arts and Humanities Essential for Understanding Space Exploration

The role of arts and humanities in space exploration is often overlooked, yet it is essential for grasping the ethical, cultural, and legal dimensi...

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Why Privatised Water Firms Are to Blame for Hosepipe Bans

Why Privatised Water Firms Are to Blame for Hosepipe Bans

Privatised water firms are increasingly blamed for causing hosepipe bans due to years of underinvestment and dividend extraction over proper mainte...

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Ed Miliband Puts Climate & Development at Heart of UK Policy

Ed Miliband Puts Climate & Development at Heart of UK Policy

Ed Miliband has signaled that climate and development will be central to UK foreign policy by personally taking the country’s seat on the World Ban...

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Tate's New Director Jessica Morgan: Can She Revitalize the

Tate's New Director Jessica Morgan: Can She Revitalize the

Tate's appointment of a new director, Jessica Morgan, comes at a critical juncture for the iconic institution. After nine years under Maria Balshaw...

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Gary Stevenson Quits YouTube Channel Over Health Concerns

Gary Stevenson Quits YouTube Channel Over Health Concerns

Gary Stevenson, the former City trader turned wealth tax campaigner, has announced he is quitting his YouTube channel over health concerns. The 48-...

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UK Burnham Cabinet: Healey Chancellor, Miliband Foreign Secretary
UK Burnham Cabinet: Healey Chancellor, Miliband Foreign Secretary
Andy Burnham’s new cabinet reshuffle has named John Healey as Chancellor, Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary, and Yvette Cooper as Health Secretary, marking a major shift in UK politics. The... Read more...
Andy Burnham Unveils Cabinet, Vows to Bring Back Hope
Andy Burnham Unveils Cabinet, Vows to Bring Back Hope
Andy Burnham has vowed to bring back hope to Britain as he unveiled his new cabinet, appointing John Healey as chancellor and promising to repair long-term damage from the Thatcher... Read more...
Andy Burnham as UK PM: The Defining Test for Centre-Left Politics
Andy Burnham as UK PM: The Defining Test for Centre-Left Politics
Andy Burnham has ascended to the role of UK Prime Minister, presenting a defining test for centre-left politics globally. His coronation as Labour leader follows Keir Starmer’s resignation, with Burnham... Read more...
Trump Imposes 50% Tariff on Canadian Goods: Key Details
Trump Imposes 50% Tariff on Canadian Goods: Key Details
President Donald Trump is imposing a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, escalating a trade war that threatens economic stability. The White House announced the move on Monday, citing Canada's... Read more...
How Ethiopia's Plan Could End Sudan's Refugee Crisis
How Ethiopia's Plan Could End Sudan's Refugee Crisis
Ethiopia's plan to address the Sudan refugee crisis has emerged as a potential solution for humanity's largest migration issue. With millions displaced by war, the region faces unprecedented challenges as... Read more...
Chinese Warship Fires Live Rounds in Japan's Economic Zone
Chinese Warship Fires Live Rounds in Japan's Economic Zone
A Chinese warship fired live rounds inside Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) for the first time, escalating regional tensions and marking a significant shift in military posturing. The incident occurred... Read more...
Wealth Tax on UK's Super-Rich Could Generate £10bn a Year
Wealth Tax on UK's Super-Rich Could Generate £10bn a Year
A proposed wealth tax on the UK's super-rich households could raise £10bn a year, according to new academic research presented to Andy Burnham. The measure targets fewer than 1,000 of... Read more...
Andy Burnham’s First Day as PM: A Circuit Breaker for Britain
Andy Burnham’s First Day as PM: A Circuit Breaker for Britain
Andy Burnham has officially taken office as the UK prime minister, and his first day was marked by a pledge to be “a circuit breaker for Britain.” In a carefully... Read more...
Nine Cuts 30 Jobs at Age, SMH Due to Extreme AI Disruption
Nine Cuts 30 Jobs at Age, SMH Due to Extreme AI Disruption
Australia's largest media company, Nine Entertainment, has blamed the extreme disruption from AI for cutting 30 newsroom jobs at the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. This decision marks a... Read more...
JP Morgan CEO Warns Burnham Bank Tax Could Stall £3bn Tower
JP Morgan CEO Warns Burnham Bank Tax Could Stall £3bn Tower
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon has issued a stark warning to Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, cautioning that higher bank taxes could jeopardize the bank's £3bn headquarters in London and... Read more...
UK Job Vacancies Drop to 712,000 as Economy Struggles
UK Job Vacancies Drop to 712,000 as Economy Struggles
The latest official figures show that UK job vacancies fell sharply to 712,000 in the three months to May, reflecting a fragile economic outlook and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Employers are... Read more...
Share Your Experiences Living Near UK AI Datacentres
Share Your Experiences Living Near UK AI Datacentres
Living near AI datacentres in the UK can bring unique challenges and opportunities. These massive computing facilities power cloud services and artificial intelligence, but residents often raise concerns about noise,... Read more...