Britain’s aid dilemma: Why are we funding nations that court Russia, Iran and China?
President Vladimir Putin jetted into New Delhi last week for a two‑day state visit, his first since the war in Ukraine began. Prime.
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The rising big state
The quiet march of control Britain has always trusted its instinct for balance. A state strong enough to protect but restrained enough to.
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Why America’s bold baby bonds expose Britain’s lack of long-term vision
Investing in tomorrow’s children There is something quietly revolutionary happening across the Atlantic. Next year, every child born in the US will receive.
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How the Budget 2025 blunder undermines confidence and cripples business investment
“A week on and I’m still fuming about the Budget – not because it’s Labour, but because it’s not fair for the country”.
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Could silver be your best investment in 2026?
Often overlooked, the precious metal has seen its price rise steadily in recent months Something is brewing in the silver market. It has.
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West Midlands wants to ‘set the pace’ with AI – but how can businesses follow?
At this year’s Birmingham Tech Week, the West Midlands region laid down a defiant marker when it comes to AI: “We don’t want.
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Birmingham’s Life Sciences District – a vital piece of the UK’s fast-growing health tech sector
In his first column for WM News, Professor Neil Hanley, head of medicine and health at the University of Birmingham, sets out how.
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Why scrapping jury trials threatens British democracy
The growing danger of state control in modern Britain Britain likes to imagine itself as the home of liberty, fair play and the.
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Bitcoin volatility – where there’s risk, there can also be reward
Bitcoin (BTC) has recently undergone a significant correction downwards after seeing all-time highs of US $126,000 USD (£93,500) in September. It fell by.
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Why Nigeria’s child abductions demand the world’s attention
Inside Nigeria’s worsening school kidnapping crisis The kidnapping of more than 300 Nigerian schoolchildren is not just another flashpoint in a troubled region;.