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Kemi Badenoch’s Tories have to learn to like Britain again
Energy abundance, open-source models and manufacturing strengths will push Beijing into first place
By capitulating again, the EU and UK would signal that we are now irrevocably in a might-makes-right world
We are less tolerant of machine-related errors than human ones
Habits around money start early, so teaching children about it should as well
Successful companies collaborate with partners instead of waiting for universal buy-in — economies need to do the same
The public has lost faith in the political system and in the people operating it
The escalating conflict between the White House and the US central bank could have far-reaching consequences
As clubs have grown, the gaffer’s power has been diluted by multiple executives
Blame the vulgarity vibe shift for more profanities in public life
The polymath investor single-handedly took on the city’s financial establishment
A useful indicator of the health of the Tory party and Reform is whether ambitious people are trying to get in or out
There are three possible explanations and investors must choose one
After several decades of closer integration with the US, the country’s prime minister is pushing large infrastructure projects and looking for new...
Countries that once saw American success as their own now view the US as an adversary and Beijing as a model
The country is the darling of investors, but that could change
Playing a long game paid off with the Soviet Union and a similar trajectory of regime collapse could come in Tehran
Temporary reliefs are a sticking plaster for a tax that needs reform
Iranians have not become monarchists — they are seeking anyone who can replace a despotic regime at war with its own people
Democratic history is a timeline of states acting to curb over-mighty figures, from kings to business tycoons
Compared to other clean energy sources, the value of SMRs lies in scale not speed
If Tokyo can’t count on Washington, forging pragmatic new alliances with former foes increasingly makes sense
Business dynamism comes in many different forms
Rising numbers of older people across the continent are straining budgets and making for some difficult political decisions
The surprise departure deprives Farage of some Westminster theatre and gives the Tories a chance to reclaim ground
To rebuild the energy sector, the country needs a credible, legitimate government investors can trust
The latest investment frenzy is heavily concentrated in one sector
American intervention in Iran carries far greater risks than in Venezuela
In a polarised world, thoughtful reframing on hot-button issues could be key to reaching across divides
As cyber threats proliferate, we need to double down on maths to protect security and boost economic growth
Then, as now, Iranians took to the streets and risked their lives for free speech and economic prosperity
Concern about the loss of jurisdiction and agency to US companies is becoming more pressing for Europeans
Governments are hoarding rice and grain as insurance against a world they increasingly view as unstable. But many economists believe it could be...
His two great liabilities, Brexit and Donald Trump, are unmentionable in British politics
America’s national security strategy projects internal fears abroad
As Grok shows, decisions have consequences and someone needs to be able to answer for them
A struggling currency sparked the protests and Trump’s new tariffs on Tehran’s trade partners will only increase the pain
Over the past 50 years the state has become overly reliant on a few deep pockets that it cannot afford to lose
European companies pioneered much of the technology used in renewables, but have they left it too late to compete with China?
Musk has mischaracterised the dispute with the UK and others over indecent AI images as censorship
Implementing automation systems requires a lot of planning, time and money
There is no precedent of a dominant power abandoning its primacy, as Trump is doing