On challenges big and small, our leaders haven’t learned that nationalism is not the answer | Rafael Behr
Brexit and Scottish independence have benefited Rishi Sunak and Humza Yousaf – now both are suffering the consequences
Brexit isn’t working, and there are potholes everywhere. Those are not equivalent challenges. Fresh asphalt heals cracked carriageways in an afternoon. Repairing a fractured continental alliance is the work of a generation. One problem did not cause the other. But they are on the vast continuum of political failure – from global to local – that coincides with 14 years of Conservative rule and for which the party will be punished in local elections on Thursday.
Also this week new customs checks on a range of EU imports are being implemented, throwing a bit more sand in the gears of trade. The measure has been deferred multiple times, and is now being only partially rolled out. The government has held back in tacit recognition that the economic impact is only downside: bureaucracy, queues, disrupted supplies, feeding into higher prices.
Continue reading...Date: |
Filter
-
AI companies seek big profits from ‘small’ language models
Microsoft, Meta and Google have released new versions with fewer ‘parameters’ that are cheaper to build and trainFinancial Times - Business - Artificial Intelligence -
What's next for Nuggets? Why there are no big changes -- or easy answers -- coming in Denver
Denver's fixes need to come from within after falling short against the WolvesCBS Sports - Sports -
The CEO Skill Most Leaders Never Learn: How to Quit
A peaceful transition of power is not just a challenge reserved for heads of government. CEOs need to get better at it too. Here's how.Inc. - Business -
Despite deputy leader saying terrorism is 'thing of past', small-scale attacks continue to plague Kenya
Yahoo News - World -
‘We have to bare our teeth’: Mikel Arteta calls on Arsenal to repeat title challenge
‘If we do what we have to do, we will get closer, and we will win it’Arsenal miss out to Manchester City on Premier League final dayMikel Arteta has pledged Arsenal will rejoin battle with Manchester City for the Premier League title next season ...The Guardian - World -
How to own Big Tech and stay diversified, plus learning more about stock buybacks
Yes, it's possible to have a diversified portfolio with three mega-cap stocks in your top five.CNBC - Business -
Our adviser put 50% of our holdings in individual stocks, but now we fear a big tax hit by switching to index funds
Changing investment strategies midstream can lead to significant capital gains when you sell.MarketWatch - Business -
Here's the Lesson Every Smart Leader Should Learn From the Embarrassing Miss USA Resignations
Miss USA and Miss Teen USA have both handed back the crowns it took them years of work to win.Inc. - Business -
We need a ‘national tutoring corps’ to fix gaps in our children’s education before college
Flooding elementary schools with college-educated young people will also inspire the next generation of students with the possibilities of education.The Hill - Politics -
The walking cure: when an injury forced me to slow down, I learned that we can only amble our way to wisdom | Justine Toh
Modern life is stuck on a treadmill and its pace exceeds human limits. What would it look like to step off? . I can’t run right now – or what, for me, passes for running. I must walk, and I hate it. A tear in my right calf muscle has exposed me as ...The Guardian - World
More from The Guardian
-
Israel-Gaza war live: ICC arrest warrant ‘attempt to deny Israel the right to defend itself’, says Israel defence minister
Yoav Gallant, named alongside Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar and Mohammed Deif, criticises decision. Crowds have gathered in Tabriz in Iran to pay respects to those killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday, including the late ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukraine ‘urgently’ needs more air defences against ‘rain of Russian missiles’, says German minister
Annalena Baerbock says situation in Ukraine has ‘dramatically deteriorated’ as Volodymyr Zelenskiy calls for Nato states to help intercept Russian missiles. Ukraine’s general staff said the frequency of Russian attacks in Kharkiv slowed on Monday, ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
EU data shows rise in employed young people living with parents
Proportion in Ireland rose from 27% in 2017 to 40% in 2022, as pandemic and cost of living crisis hit EU countries. ‘I’m screwed’: young adults forced to live with parentsThe proportion of employed young people living with their parents in the EU ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Emmanuel Macron to visit New Caledonia as New Zealand evacuates citizens – Europe live
French president to travel to territory after state of emergency declared by Paris last week; Australia sends government planes for citizens. Karl Nehammer, the Austrian chancellor, hosted the British prime minister, Rishi Sunak.. “The leaders ...The Guardian - World - New Zealand -
Delhi orders schools to close early for holidays as temperatures hit 47.4C
Authorities cut short school term as weather bureau warns of severe heatwave conditions this week. Authorities in the Indian capital, have ordered schools to shut early for the summer holiday, after temperatures in Delhi hit 47.4C (117F).. City ...The Guardian - World