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Elena Siniscalco

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Explainer: The British circus around Europe to strike migration deals

Not many people would expect to spend their Friday morning scrolling through Robert Jenrick’s Instagram account. For those who don’t know him,...

yesterday 2

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A renovated Fleet Street will make London a stellar example of how modern cities work

Fleet Street will soon be transformed into a vibrant, lively destination for workers and visitors. It will show how London areas can thrive as cities...

yesterday 10

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London can lead the financial world thanks to its command of artificial intelligence

Despite some ringing alarm bells, London is still the leading financial centre. And much credit goes to its ability to harness new technologies like...

yesterday 20

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Clinical trials can be our turning point to turbocharge life sciences here in the UK

Being a leader in clinical trials means approving new groundbreaking drugs at pace. Here in the UK, we're bound by bureaucracy; breaking free would...

yesterday 9

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Explainer: Who is to blame for the decline of British universities?

It’s not a great time to be a university in the UK. First came Brexit, with its impact on European students who now prefer destinations like the...

previous day 2

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Let’s be honest, we shouldn’t take those predicting the AI doomsday too seriously

If you believe AI will destroy humanity, you're probably wrong. The real challenge is to regulate artificial intelligence safely without stifling...

previous day 7

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The UK should care about workers who emigrate to avoid a painful brain drain

Our government worries so much about immigration, and yet doesn't consider how many Brits might be thinking about leaving our shores. It could lead to...

previous day 10

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The UK must fight a pattern of degrowth in this new, regional commercial order

A new regionalised commercial order is emerging, and to stay afloat the UK state must change the way it plays on the world stage, choosing...

previous day 5

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Explainer: Why Erdoğan refuses to let Sweden join NATO

This is a big week in foreign policy. Rishi Sunak is preparing for his trip to Moldova tomorrow, to attend the European Political Community Summit,...

wednesday 3

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Confusion is the keyword for UK bonds as financial markets’ confidence fades

Financial markets have the jitters on UK bonds - and this is partially the fault of government debt, and partially the fault of the country's lack of...

wednesday 10

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Politicians don’t understand housing and asylum seekers will pay the price

The government wants to temporarily scrap HMO licensing for asylum seekers' accommodation. It risks creating a set of dangerous sub-standard homes...

wednesday 10

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The UK government needs equity stakes in AI firms to truly safeguard its citizens

To ensure AI is scrutinised, the UK government should accept some intervention is needed and take on equity stakes in artificial intelligence firms to...

wednesday 8

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Explainer: An increasingly short temper for Just Stop Oil protesters 

The number of climate protests up and down the country, but especially in London, is undoubtedly increasing. Today, three Just Stop Oil activists were...

25.05.2023 2

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Khan hasn’t used his powers to help the City, so he begs for more and blames SW1

Being the Mayor means taking responsibility and constantly making the case for London; that includes leading the way in supporting its vibrant...

25.05.2023 4

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Why are the Conservatives still so unimaginative on immigration figures?

The current immigration system has meant less foreign workers filling up low paid roles, and no special treatment for people from the EU. But it...

25.05.2023 20

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The only way to get staff back to the office? Tell them to turn up and do it yourself

Culture is not pilates at lunch or free fruit in the office; is the way bosses and employees come together, share ideas and create things. Sharing the...

25.05.2023 6

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The Elizabeth Line anniversary is a reminder of what London and other cities can achieve with the right kind of investment

The Elizabeth Line, a clamorous success, was enabled by investment from the national government, but mainly from London's government and businesses....

24.05.2023 2

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Windfall taxes, like speeding fines, can’t be a plaster solution for losing tax revenue

Speeding fines are effectively becoming a tax for councils, a way to raise revenues. But it's a short-term fix for a long-term problem exactly like...

24.05.2023 6

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All of the London mayoral election candidates we deserve, but won’t get

As candidates to be the new Mayor of London pile in, I have some non-political suggestions to make. They include Stormzy and Adele among others who...

24.05.2023 7

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Don’t believe the hysteria, landlords will barely pay a penny for rent reforms

The new renters' rights laws attracted criticism because some argued they would drive landlords out of the market. Yet that is a misguided way of...

23.05.2023 10

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Ignore the ideologues, we should take our time to get rid of EU laws and do it right

Kemi Badenoch did right in facing down the critics and moving the goalposts to scrap EU legislation. We need to have enough time to ensure we do it...

23.05.2023 5

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To achieve a strong semiconductor strategy, we need to keep Taiwan safe

Our collaboration with Japan will boost our semiconductors' strategy. But if we want to be resilient in that sector, we have to protect Taiwan from a...

22.05.2023 9

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Explainer: How Rishi Sunak is trying to strike a balance on AI regulation

World leaders’ meetings like the G7, taking place in Japan right now, are not only about cringy photo ops and bilateral diplomatic statements....

19.05.2023 3

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Without new water infrastructure, the UK risks running dry

If we want to be a water-resilient country, we need new infrastructure. But a complex planning system means building it is proving harder than it...

19.05.2023 10

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Explainer: Who will pay £10bn to fix the sewage scandal?

Imagine some multi-billion company was throwing untreated sewage into your local river, then got caught, said they were sorry, and asked you to pay to...

18.05.2023 4

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The London Stock Exchange has now passed the zenith of its global influence

In an effort to eliminate financial risks through regulation, we've also eliminated returns. The London Stock Exchange is suffering the consequences...

18.05.2023 3

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Let’s be honest, China won’t beat the West as it ignores the problems on its home turf

The absence of free speech and political accountability has an economic impact in China. Beijing will stay important, but it won't surpass the West,...

18.05.2023 4

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Explainer: Keir Starmer picks housing as his trump card

Today Keir Starmer was on a mission to steal the spotlight from Michael Gove’s new laws on renters’ rights. As the Levelling Up Secretary was...

17.05.2023 4

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Explainer: Keir Starmer picks housing as his trump card

Today Keir Starmer was on a mission to steal the spotlight from Michael Gove’s new laws on renters’ rights. As the Levelling Up Secretary was...

17.05.2023 2

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Artificial intelligence won’t destroy your job, just look at Octopus Energy’s use of AI

Many worry that AI will steal our jobs. But just look at how Octopus Energy uses it, and you'll see that AI, like any other wave of innovation, also...

17.05.2023 7

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Anti-protests laws and voter ID are a sure way to disillusion young Britons

Protesting is a great way for young people to engage with democracy. If you take that right away, while making it harder for them to vote, you end up...

17.05.2023 6

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A CEO-style figure managing Whitehall would make achieving real reform possible

Our ministers can't enact reform because they're often blocked by an outdated Whitehall system. We should improve it with a CEO-style figure who would...

16.05.2023 6

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To win younger voters, Labour needs to weed out the anti-housing nimbies

Labour wants to portray itself as the party of housing. But to succeed, Keir Starmer will have to manage nymbies on his backbenches, showing he's...

16.05.2023 8

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Explainer: Rishi Sunak goes further with military support for Ukraine

The United Kingdom has been holding a leading role in gathering Western support for Ukraine since Russia’s invasion. Ukrainian president Volodymyr...

15.05.2023 9

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Braverman’s fight with the Lords over migration laws is unconstitutional

Suella Braverman is trying to delegitimise the House of Lords' efforts to amend her migration laws, saying the Lords have to respect the will of the...

15.05.2023 20

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Prevention is the last chance left to save the NHS from an inevitable death spiral

As NHS waiting lists reach a record high, we should seriously invest into prevention - so we can save lives, free up hospital beds and ultimately save...

15.05.2023 10

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Productive relations with the EU are a win-win for the City and the UK as a whole

The City can only benefit from improved relations between the UK and the EU. As the leading financial centre, the Square Mile should push for even...

15.05.2023 7

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Explainer: After the political spats with Italy and the UK, what is France’s strategy on migration?

Who loves a diplomatic row? Surely France, especially when it comes to migration. After endless squabbles with the UK over pretty much everything...

12.05.2023 6

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A stronger trade relationship with India is a durable investment we should urgently make

We should bring a laser-like focus to our negotiations with India for a trade agreement. If we score the right deal, our stock market, start-ups and...

12.05.2023 10

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Explainer: TransPennine Express joins the club of nationalised railway services

And just like this, another railway service gets nationalised. Say goodbye to TransPennine Express, which is now going to be run by the state....

11.05.2023 8

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Artificial intelligence will make my job obsolete, and I’m (almost) at peace with it

Life as an editorial photographer is almost unsustainable today, and artificial intelligence is not helping. But what happens when we cut corners at...

11.05.2023 8

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Rishi Sunak’s fate is cursed by 13 years of the Conservatives’ electoral success

Local elections results are never a prediction for a general election, but still is not Keir Starmer who needs a miracle to find himself in Downing...

11.05.2023 7

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Even if you do buy a home, the pestilence of service charges could make it unaffordable

Tenants and leaseholders have been paying thousands of pounds of overcharge for the services provided by their housing associations because of a lack...

10.05.2023 8

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Productivity gains won’t win elections, but they will secure growth for decades

We used to lead the world in productivity, and now we lag behind. We need to invest more to be productive. It might not be the most exciting political...

10.05.2023 10

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Starmer is right, we need to give up on the cult of a university education for all

Keir Starmer won't abolish tuition fees like previously promised. His decision, so contested by many, is the first step towards a more egalitarian...

10.05.2023 10

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Explainer: Will Michael Gove protect the Victorian outlook of Liverpool Street station?

What do Stephen Fry – the actor and broadcaster – and Tracey Emin – the artist – have in common? A battle with Levelling Up Secretary Michael...

09.05.2023 20

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The pomp and spectacle of the Coronation is a display of our soft power to the world

Major events like the Coronation create unity at home and boost our soft power abroad - and so does our monarchy, with its strong link with the City...

09.05.2023 8

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We might not be able to control ChatGPT, but we can control the data it consumes

The UK should lead the way on regulating generative AI, and it should focus on the data used by these systems to do so. After all if the data is...

05.05.2023 20

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Are housing targets good or bad?

As a new WhatsApp controversy within the Tory party puts housebuilding targets in the limelight, Elena Siniscalco asks whether central targets are a...

04.05.2023 2

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Explainer: New voter ID policy gets its first mass test in today’s local elections

After weeks of campaigning, cautious statements from our political leaders and even more cautious statements from pollsters, today is the day. It’s...

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