Macron: Arise Europe’s point man
It was a quiet contest played out in headlines, handshakes and high-level huddles. The prize? The unofficial crown of Europe’s kingmaker. And while.
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JLR: US export “pause”
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced it will “pause” shipments of its vehicles to America this month in the wake of President Donald.
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Japan: new US priority
As Europe watches a less committed America, the Pacific is becoming Washington’s true theatre of priority. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed this.
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Trump tariffs: What now for WM auto sector?
The American tariffs, particularly those on automotive exports, will have a significant impact on the West Midlands, a major hub for car manufacturing. .
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Trump tariffs: ‘cool heads’ required
Donald Trump ‘s levies on imports to the US from countries all over the world, including the UK, has sent the markets and.
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98% of private rentals ‘unaffordable’
Homelessness charity Crisis and campaign group Health Equals have reported that less than 3% of private rental properties in England were affordable to.
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Time to bin the strikes
This past week Birmingham has been making the national news for all the wrong reasons. The bin strikes blighting the lives of residents,.
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Reform eyes MAGA donors
Plans are under way for a new think-tank – tentatively dubbed Resolute 1850, according to the FT. Styled unapologetically on American political juggernauts.
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Norway gets real on defence
Norway finds itself at a crossroads where virtue meets realpolitik. The theatre of ethics is clashing head-on with the choreography of geopolitics. For.
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Sentencing Council’s shame
The Sentencing Council’s refusal to backtrack on its so-called “guidance” wasn’t just tone-deaf – it was a democratic insult. Let’s call this what.