Japanese prime minister Sane Takaichi, leader of the long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), won a landslide victory  in a snap election earlier this month. Takaichi’s conservative agenda, focusing on immigration, growth-first policies to boost productivity, and a desire to achieve “strategic autonomy” by amending Japan’s constitutional pacifist obligations, seems to have won the trust of voters. The LDP-led coalition won an enormous two-thirds majority, totalling 352 sea

The UK hosts one of Europe's largest data centre markets, with facilities clustered around London, and emerging hubs in Manchester, Leeds, Wales, and Scotland. The UK’s biggest data centre today runs at 120 MW. The AI centres now being planned will start at 500 MW and could  reach a gigawatt: enough to power a city the size of Liverpool. The UK is the world's third-largest AI market, but before it can train the models, it must first find the electricity, and that search is pr

Initially our God-given rulers, now crowned the Head of State. Is the monarchy on the path of no return? This long-debated question has come to light once more following the recent arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Careful consideration into the benefits of the British monarchy is vital, and reveals that their economic and political uses are endlessly complex, but ultimately not a bad thing.   Deciding if the monarchy is economically worthwhile has always been difficult,

Racism in British media has become so embedded and routine that it increasingly passes without meaningful challenge. While overt slurs are rare, the underlying narratives (fear of the “other,” suspicion of immigrants, and the framing of minority communities as social threats), run deep. Recent controversies, including the comments made by Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, illustrate how racialised rhetoric is not only tolerated but amplified across mainstream plat

Domestic Rejuvenation  In recent weeks, the UK renewable energy sector has taken steps to progress its battle against the fuel poverty crisis. A £15 billion package has been allocated to spend on home upgrade technology – solar panels, batteries and heat pumps – over the next five years, with the hopes of lifting at least 1 million families out of fuel poverty. This increase from the previous £10 billion spent under the former Conservative government makes it the “biggest hom

We are living through one of the most significant technological shifts in human history. Artificial intelligence is transforming industries, accelerating innovation, and reshaping how businesses operate. But with that power comes a question organisations can no longer ignore: are we building a future worth living in?  That’s the heart of ESG, Environmental, Social, and Governance, a framework that holds companies accountable not just for financial performance, but for their i

An idea that once seemed like a geopolitical curiosity has escalated into one of the most volatile talking points in global politics. The United States’ renewed push to acquire Greenland has triggered a wave of tension.  Many European countries have rejected the proposal and argued that Greenland’s future should ultimately be determined by Denmark and Greenland. In response, Trump implemented tariffs against the UK, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands an

In recent weeks, India has been experiencing something that, at first glance, seems almost contradictory. Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have been pulling money out of Indian equities at a rapid pace, with withdrawals surpassing ₹22,530 crores (est. $2.7 billion USD) between January 1st and 16th alone. For a country that’s often described as the growth engine of emerging markets, such a sharp retreat raises an important question: why are foreign investors leaving one of t

NatWest Group has reached an agreement to acquire Evelyn Partners, marking its first major acquisition since returning to full private ownership last year. The deal is expected to complete in summer 2026, subject to regulatory approval. Evelyn Partners manages approximately £69 billion in client assets. Following the takeover, it will be combined with NatWest’s existing private banking and wealth management business to create a division overseeing around £127 billion in asset

Over the past year, Greenland has transitioned from a peripheral Arctic territory to a flashpoint in global geopolitics. As an autonomous part of the Kingdom of Denmark, the island's vast expanse, rich in rare earth minerals and strategically positioned amid melting ice caps, has drawn renewed U.S. interest under the second Trump administration. With climate change accelerating access to new shipping routes and resources, Greenland now embodies the intersection of national se

Deal Overview   Kris Marszalek, founder and CEO of Crypto.com , has acquired the AI.com domain for $70 million. Multiple outlets describe this as the largest public disclosed domain transaction in history. According to the Financial Times, the transaction was confirmed by broker Larry Fischer of GetYourDomain.com . Moreover, the $70 million was paid entirely in cryptocurrency to an undisclosed seller.  The price also breaks the previous public records for domain sales. Earli

Western blocs are once again a fashionable target. This is the case for the EU which, across America and Europe itself, has been increasingly criticised, and even vilified, as faulty. Economic growth has been underwhelming (S8),  a problem overshadowed by red tape, which consistently drags bureaucracy (S9).  In a time of geopolitical volatility (S20) , the failure of urgent collective decision making is a modern Achilles heel. The implied alternative, often hinted and sometim

Keir Starmer’s election looked to be the beginning of a new era of British politics – an end to 14 years of conservative incompetency and the horrors of austerity.  Over the past 18 months, progress has felt slow, with many voters left dissatisfied . As a result, Starmer and his cabinet have seen much – mostly valid – scrutiny. There are, however, areas in which Starmer has excelled, a major for me being his leadership on the international stage. Starmer’s pragmatic approach

In 2013, the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh collapsed , killing more than 1,100 workers and injuring thousands more. The building housed suppliers producing clothes for global fashion brands, including many selling into European markets. Despite visible cracks the day before the disaster, workers were ordered back to work. Rana Plaza became a symbol of the gulf between glossy corporate codes of conduct, and the dangerous reality faced by workers in global supply cha

Africa’s largest economy, South Africa, has seen little growth over the last decade, expanding by less than 1% annually. Yet recent figures suggest a change may be imminent.    Since the formation of the ‘Government of National Unity’ coalition government in 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa has been taking action to spur economic growth. Central to his plan is Operation Vulindlela – isiZulu for ‘clear the path’ – which has aimed to tackle issues including power, transport, wat

Despite the increase in the use of AI tools  to screen candidates, elaborate online assessments, and an emerging trend of ‘target’ and ‘non-target’ universities , interviews remain a key part of the application process for graduates, internships and academic opportunities. Whilst the other parts of the application focus on the technical, numerical, and analytical skills necessary to do the role, interviews serve as more of a ‘vibe-check’ of soft skills, assessing how clearly

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For decades, the United States has been the dominant global leader in technological output and diplomatic influence. With the most powerful military and the largest economy, the United States has shaped international affairs through alliance building and has long served as the model that many nations aspire to emulate. In 2025, however, social media feeds are inundated with stories about the increasingly negative outlook among younger Americans. A reported 97 percent of Gen-Z

Netflix’s agreement to acquire Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) for $83bn marks one of the most significant shifts in modern entertainment history. Not since Disney’s takeover of 21st Century Fox has Hollywood experienced a restructuring on this scale.  If approved, it will unite the world’s largest streaming platform with one of the most celebrated legacy studios, combining Netflix’s 450M+ global subscribers with the century-spanning IP portfolio, including Harry Potter, Batman,

For two decades China has powered global growth, contributing towards roughly one-third of the world's GDP expansion. That era is fading, as a combination of property weakness, aging demographics and weaker productivity is pushing China into a structurally lower growth path. The World Bank notes that potential growth is now on a “declining trend” unless deep reforms are implemented to shift the economy away from debt-fueled investment towards productivity and consumption.   W