The US, a nation enriched by its ethnic and racial diversity, has been facing an influx of challenges since Trump’s second term began, with his immigration policies at the forefront of the disruption. The federal government has nearly halted refugee admissions, implemented travel bans affecting 19 countries, tightened visa application screening, and attempted to eliminate birthright citizenship – a protection rooted in the US Constitution. For months, the Immigration and Cust

Imagine a world where the price of a steel beam or a bag of cement reflects not just labour and material, but the invisible cloud of CO 2 left in its wake. For years, this was a theoretical dream for economists and a distant warning for manufacturers. Today, that world has arrived.  As of 2026, the transition from climate rhetoric to climate ledger is complete. The Carbon Border Tax, most notably the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), has moved from a

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

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

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

In the classic ‘ lemons problem’  in economics, when buyers cannot distinguish genuine sustainability from greenwashing, the entire market suffers. High-quality suppliers are forced to withdraw, and the market gradually becomes flooded with inferior products. Today’s ESG market faces a similar crisis. This is a market failure driven by information asymmetry, capital is misallocated, and systemic risk increases. The global markets are flooded with companies that project an ima

As governments and businesses accelerate efforts to reach net-zero emissions, a new question is emerging: who pays for the transition? The concept of a just transition i.e. a fair shift to a low-carbon economy that protects workers, industries and regions, has become central to climate policy. Yet balancing environmental goals with social stability remains one of the hardest parts of the net-zero journey.  A fair shift or a fragmented one? The idea originates from the Interna

In September 2025, international sanctions on Iran returned to the global spotlight. The European Union triggered the “snapback” mechanism which, under the 2015 nuclear deal, reinstated UN-mandated measures. Citing Iran’s “significant non-performance” on Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) commitments, the EU reimposed restrictions on finance, trade, and transport to curb nuclear activity. These measures, however, carry economic, social, and environmental consequences.

For years, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) targets sat comfortably in the realm of good intentions. Companies could choose to publish sustainability reports or align with climate goals, but there was little legal weight behind those commitments. That era is ending. In 2025, a wave of new regulation across the UK and EU is transforming ESG from a voluntary exercise into a mandatory framework for accountability.  Earlier this year, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authorit

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The upcoming presidential election in November is an event I’m sure many are eagerly awaiting. As the Blues and the Reds battle it out...