Blogs

May 9, 2025
Trump’s tariff-driven trade strategy is triggering global shifts — fuelling inflation at home while encouraging new trade alliances abroad.

May 2, 2025
Ted Cussans explores how CANZUK could impact housing affordability, linking global trade policy with local urban life across four Anglosphere nations.

April 29, 2025
As the UK faces a period of economic uncertainty marked by high inflation and low growth, intern Emma Ralph Sargent examines whether Labour’s ambitious £40 billion tax strategy can truly deliver the stability it promises.

April 14, 2025
Facing industrial decline, the UK explores nationalisation to secure jobs, protect communities, and adapt to environmental and economic demands.

March 26, 2025
Mark Carney's unexpected rise to Prime Minister amid escalating trade tensions with allies sets the stage for a pivotal upcoming election.

March 18, 2025
Building isn’t just about approvals - it’s about skills, workforce, and execution. Without them, Yimby-ism risks becoming just talk.

March 10, 2025
Sir David Amess’ family deserves answers. A public inquiry is vital to uncover failures and improve protections against radicalisation and terrorism.

March 3, 2025
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, discussions about its regulation have intensified. The AI Action Summit, held in Paris in mid-February, aimed to address the growing impact of AI and establish a global framework for its development. Attended by government officials, business leaders, NGOs, and the public, the summit saw 60 nations sign an agreement promoting an "open", "inclusive", and "ethical" approach to AI.

February 21, 2025
With Trump back in the White House, tariffs are once again a cornerstone of his economic agenda. But are they a real strategy for strengthening American industry, or a political weapon? This article explores the motivations, economic impact, and potential fallout of a renewed US-China trade war under Trump’s second term.