The ongoing dispute between the Pentagon and Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company, has sparked debate over the ethical limits of military AI. In 2025, Anthropic, which secured a Pentagon contract with a ceiling of $200 million. As of February 2026, Anthropic was the only AI firm with models deployed on the Pentagon’s classified networks. Anthropic has adopted a safety-focused approach to AI development. However, the company’s commitment to preventing its technology f

For the past 3 years, the world’s two largest economic powers – the European Union and the United States – have been locked in the same battle of tackling post-pandemic inflation. However, a trend has recently emerged: one of inflationary divergence, in which the transatlantic alliance is officially splintering. In Frankfurt, the mood is one of cautious optimism. The European Central Bank (ECB) forecast inflation at 1.9%  in February 2026, a shade under the bank’s official 2%

American and Israeli military action in the middle east is nothing new - both have controversial histories in the region, from the Iraq war to the ongoing genocide in Gaza . However, the past weeks have seen major escalations with direct conflict between the US-Israeli alliance and the Iranian Islamic Republic. These events underline the pattern of American and western interference and imperialism in the middle east – trends which have shaped the region’s geopolitics and deve

Working from home is often depicted as a world of sunny lunch breaks in the park, doctor’s appointments at times which suit you, and an extra thirty minutes spent in bed instead of on the tube. Yet some people describe it more as a claustrophobic cave which over-time becomes rather lonely. So, is working from home really beneficial? In brief, some demographics do benefit, but everyone else could do with a healthy dose of community to make the experience healthier.  In the not

In an increasingly internet-centred world, acronyms are becoming more and more part of our typical vocabulary. An under-discussed one is NEET, standing for Not in Education, Employment, or Training – coined in the 1990s to refer to young people struggling to transition from schooling to work. In modern society, this definition is too simplistic and has resulted in the downplaying of the unemployment crisis in young adults.  NEET rates over the last decade  appear to be flat o

Equities February has marked the end of a turbulent period for equity markets as a mixture of AI scepticism and inflation concerns dampens performance. Despite NVIDIA’s positive earnings and outlook, the stock slid 4% due to ongoing concerns of overspending in AI and whether continued high growth is sustainable. The financial sector underperformed as inflation reduced Fed rate cut expectations, and shares of American Express and Goldman Sachs fell by 7%. The Supreme Court’s r

Within the past few years, the AI industry has experienced an unprecedented surge in investment, with global spending on AI infrastructure estimated to have surpassed $200bn. Companies such as Nvidia, which designs the high-performance chips that power AI training and inference, have become critical gatekeepers of computational capacity. Meanwhile, OpenAI and similar research labs remain at the forefront of model development, attracting strategic backers seeking both influenc

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), approximately 2.5 billion people, aged 18 or over were overweight in 2022, including 890 million living with obesity. Economic developments, urbanization and shifts in diet and physical activity have contributed to a global public health crisis with over 1 billion people currently diagnosed with obesity. While the WHO recommends preventing and managing obesity through interventions such as improved nutrition and increased phys

The landscape of artificial intelligence investment has shifted from speculative frenzy to structured strategic alliances. While Nvidia continues to post record-breaking financials, the nature of its deals - specifically with titans like OpenAI and Meta, reveals a market that is maturing, skeptical, and increasingly focused on long-term infrastructure over short-term hype.  Can Record Profits Coexist with Market Skepticism?   Nvidia recently reported a staggering annual profi

Whenever there is tension in the Middle East, oil prices tend to react before diplomats and institutions do. Markets move on fear, rather than confirmed disruption. Whenever there's a resurfacing of instability surrounding the nation of Iran, the consequences extend far beyond just their territory. The real question is not only about what happens in Iran, but it also lies on the uncertainty of emerging markets when oil becomes volatile once again. To this day, Iran remains on

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