Burnham’s ‘Manchesterism’ got him to No 10 – but will it work for the UK?
Burnham’s ‘Manchesterism’ got him to No 10 – but will it work for the UK? Economics editor It was just five months ago when Andy Burnham retreated to his mayor’s…
Rise in energy and petrol prices due to Iran war holding back UK economy, OECD warns
The economic body has urged the Government to accelerate its pro-growth agenda and tackle regional divides The UK economy is being held back by renewed energy inflation, a direct consequence…
Thames Water returns to profit after raising bills
Thames Water has returned to a full-year profit after hiking its customers bills by 40% last year. The UK’s largest water company reported post-tax income of £113m for the 12…
Europe Spent Billions on Mental Health: Indian Nonprofit Has Been Working the Same Problem for 45 Years — From the Inside Out
The Art of Living Foundation operates in European prisons, refugee facilities and post-conflict communities. Its founder just turned 70. The world showed up. The European Union has declared a mental…
Canada’s Counterblow: Tariffs on US Goods Escalate Trade War
In a recent development, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly has declared that Canada is ‘leading the charge’ in response to the sweeping tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. As…
Brussels’ Tug-of-War Over €258 Billion Russian Assets
In the heart of Brussels, the Euroclear building has become the epicenter of intense political discussions within the European Union. The Belgian Securities Depository, believed to hold the majority of…
Korea’s Court Overturns Impeachment, Restores Top Officials
In a landmark decision that could potentially shape the future of South Korea’s political landscape, the Constitutional Court of Korea on Thursday dismissed the impeachment motion against Choe Jae-hae, the…
EU May Retaliate to Trump’s Tariffs by Targeting US Tech Services
The global economic landscape could be reshaped by former US President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on the European Union (EU). Instead of imposing tariffs on American goods, the EU might…
Russian Spy Ship Yantar Raises UK Security Alarm
The Royal Navy has been closely monitoring a Russian spy ship, Yantar, which was detected near UK waters. The Defence Secretary, John Healey, informed the Parliament about the incident, describing…
Europe’s Startup Funding Dips, Yet Outperforms Pre-Pandemic Levels
In 2024, Europe-based startups experienced a slight decrease in funding, settling at $51 billion, a 5% drop from the $54 billion invested in 2023, according to Crunchbase data. Despite this,…