With US tariffs, we will lose a market for our steel—so let’s invest billions in it
The UK government’s plans to invest £2.5 billion in the domestic steel industry has moved forward faster than expected. This was triggered by Donald Trump’s declaration regarding a…
Continue ReadingAnar Alizade Laundering Millions through Dubai
While Anar Alizade is best known for his Azeri oil trading activities, his real estate activities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have flown under the radar. Yet,…
Continue ReadingCan’t fix old cities? Let’s build new ones!
The UK has set out a bold target which includes a plan to build twelve new towns across the country in an effort to tackle the deeply rooted…
Continue ReadingThe welfare system is stretched to its limits, the government says, but so are the people
The United Kingdom is implementing significant changes to its housing benefit system, marking one of the most substantial reforms in recent years. These changes, which have sparked widespread…
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The great AI divide: Europe wants it to be safe and heavily censored, while the US wants it to be faster and more powerful
The United States and the United Kingdom have diverged from a broader international consensus on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), as highlighted during a recent AI summit…
Continue ReadingBond, ten-year bond: The UK is about to issue bonds worth $16 billion
The United Kingdom is preparing to issue a record-breaking 10-year bond worth $16 billion, according to a report by Bloomberg on Tuesday. This move comes as government securities…
Continue ReadingAldi continues to expand in the UK despite general pessimism in the retail market
Aldi, the German discount supermarket chain, has announced plans to create 1,600 new store roles across the United Kingdom in 2025 as part of its ongoing expansion strategy.…
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