Democrats turn tide against Trump in the US midterms
The 2026 US midterm ‘blue sweep’ exemplifies growing frustration over Trump’s handling of the economy and foreign policy, amongst other antics. The US midterm elections are one of the most anticipated events in the political calendar. Held halfway through a president’s four-year run in office, they often reflect the national mood...
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Why Britain’s new salary transparency rules matter
The government has announced a new salary transparency requirement in hopes of closing gaps in equality. But does the initiative reflect the true price of getting a job in the UK? There are few words more irritating than ‘competitive salary’. It is a description that manages to sound both...
One month after the Labour Party Conference, has anything changed?
From promises of opportunity for young people to policing playlists on public transport, Andy Burnham's government has had a busy month. But is Labour tackling Britain's biggest problems, or simply the most visible ones? A month ago, I was in Liverpool, surrounded by politicians, journalists, campaigners, and enough Labour Party...
Should we be stockpiling water and food?
The government has issued new advice urging Britons to prepare for the impact of the climate crisis, technological dependency, and threats from a hostile state. No, we’re not bracing for another Covid lockdown. But the government’s new Be Ready campaign offers guidance similar to 2020. The new three-year initiative has instructed...
Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent
The recent heatwaves across the UK and Europe were only possible due to climate change. Yet, despite the alarming conditions, adaptation to this new normal is happening far too slowly. You might’ve noticed things are a little warmer across Europe this week. Whether you’re escaping to the office just for...
Almost one in four European voters now back far-right parties
New research by more than 150 political scientists has found that European voters are now almost five times as likely to vote for far-right parties as they were in 1995. Anti-establishment parties have also seen a surge in popularity. Far-right parties are on the rise across Europe, new research suggests. Analysis...
New study says most UK millionaires happy to pay more tax
Research has found that most rich people in the UK would be happy to fund public services and pay more income tax, softening fears that millionaires could leave the country due to financial pressures. It seems as though millionaires in the UK might be more open to higher taxes than previously thought, at least according to new research. A survey was conducted on behalf of Patriotic Millionaires UK, a network...
Dynamic pricing is coming for the World Cup
Ticket prices for the tournament final have reached the tens-of-thousands, and fans have been left clamouring for overpriced, poorly positioned seats. As FIFA squeezes out every dollar, does the organisation risk alienating a dedicated fanbase? Football is a global phenomenon. And for all the team rivalry, it’s a sport that generally brings people together from across the globe. Never more so than during the World Cup, the largest tournament in...
Passengers stranded as airports close amidst US-Israeli strikes
Thousands of flights were cancelled on Monday as air travel faced major disruption following US-Israeli strikes. The Trump administration has indicated that upheaval could last another four weeks. Global air travel has faced major disruption as a result of the US-Israel war on Iran this week, with thousands of flights cancelled and passengers stranded. According to The Guardian, airline and travel share prices have fallen sharply after several days of...
Illinois and New York opt back into WHO despite US withdrawal
As Trump finalises the US withdrawal from the World Health Organization, individual states are already pushing back, signalling early resistance to the decision. Anyone who is well informed about world affairs knows about the World Health Organization, and the powerhouse that it is. The organisation was founded shortly after World War II, since which it has been instrumental in setting standards and responding to global health crises. It led the eradication...
