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Mystery Drones Spotted Over U.S. Air Bases in Britain

Small, unmanned craft were seen flying over four bases in England, the U.S. Air Force in Europe said. The Pentagon said that there had not been “any significant mission impact.”

World - The New York Times - 1 hour ago

Ceasefire begins in Israel-Lebanon war

Agreement raises hopes of end to conflict between Israeli forces and Hizbollah

Business - Financial Times - 14 hours ago

The pressures on Britain’s state, in charts

Ageing population is a great policy achievement but the higher costs demand tax increases and improved growth

World - Financial Times - October 30

Goodbye to low-tax Britain

One does not need to subscribe to hyperbolic Tory rhetoric to recognise that this Budget heralded a major shift

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Great Strategy Is Based on Great Information

What is your strategy based on?

Business - Inc. - November 12

How Democrats Lost Their Base and Their Message

Donald Trump’s populist pitch bumped Democrats off their traditional place in American politics.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Britain needs a coherent China strategy

The Labour government must determine where UK ‘red lines’ lie

Business - Financial Times - November 19

The story of Britain’s postwar atomic weapons

The truth behind Britain’s nuclear tests, and the human cost for service personnel and indigenous communities

Britain is being stalked by the spectre of stagflation

A combination of lower output, higher unemployment and inflation would leave the Bank of England in a tight spot

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Nigeria-based fintech Moniepoint gains ‘unicorn’ status

Company raises $110mn from investors including Google despite slowdown in fundraising for African start-ups

World - Financial Times - October 29

Jill Stein argues 'Democrats betrayed their base'

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein argued that Democrats “betrayed their base” and that the leaders of the party need to step aside to “allow a proper opposition” to fill in. "The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Mystery Drones Spotted at U.S. Air Bases in England

The U.K. sent military personnel to help jam and track the drones after sightings.

World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

‘No shortcuts’: Labour sets Britain on risky road to recovery

Starmer and Reeves have time on their side as they take major political gamble

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Britain’s Labour Budget: bold ambition, uncertain prospects

Rachel Reeves must now deliver on her investment plans, or taxes will rise even further

World - Financial Times - October 30

U.K. Budget Makes a Big Bet on Spending for Growth

The Labour Party is betting that extra spending on public services and more investment will eventually revitalize the country’s stagnant economy.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Britain's Conservative Party elects Kemi Badenoch as leader

Kemi Badenoch is now the first Black woman to lead a major British political party.

Britain's 'best new building of 1996' to be demolished

Salford University's award-winning Centenary Building has been vacant for the past eight years.

At COP29, Keir Starmer Announces the UK’s Ambitious Climate Targets

The prime minister announced more ambitious climate targets, charting a very different course from the United States, which is expected to roll back its energy transition plans.

World - The New York Times - November 12

Britain desperately needs a proper industrial strategy

Collaboration between business and government is central to achieving that goal

World - Financial Times - November 14

Britain’s bold plan to create super funds

The case for consolidating the UK’s sprawling pension arsenal is strong

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Rachel Reeves’ plans to reform Britain’s pensions industry

Proposals expected to lead to rapid consolidation of workplace retirement schemes and reallocation of assets

World - Financial Times - November 15

‘They don’t understand business’: corporate Britain cools on Labour

Chancellor Rachel Reeves attempts to win back support for her party after rocky early months

Business - Financial Times - November 17

How Britain squandered the best hand in the world

Having had three friends in high places — the US, the EU and China — the UK contemplates life with none

Business - Financial Times - November 20

Britain’s household energy bills to rise from January

Regulator Ofgem’s decision to increase price cap means typical yearly bill will be £1,738

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Britain should not gamble with its car industry again

Labour is courting hubris by trying to beat the EU’s 2035 deadline for EV transition

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Britain’s political consensus on climate starts to fracture

New Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch has repeatedly criticised UK’s net zero target

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

The 80s: Photographing Britain review – in your face and to the barricades

Tate Britain, London From Greenham and Orgreave to Belfast and City slickers, visceral images from a turbulent decade jostle for attention in a show that feels overwhelming in its scale and ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago