Poland’s invocation of Article 4 after Russian drones entered its airspace highlights growing tensions on NATO’s eastern frontier. With joint Russian-Belarusian drills near Poland, the vulnerability of the Suwałki Gap, and doubts over U.S. commitment, the Alliance faces urgent choices on rearmament and deterrence.
The UK housing market is under strain as rising interest rates, new regulations, and potential wealth taxes squeeze landlords and stall house prices. With construction costs climbing and buyer demand weakening, builders, landlords, and the wider labour market all face mounting pressure.
Britain’s push to be both an AI superpower and a climate leader faces a growing energy crunch. Data centres demand heavy power, costs are soaring, and grid upgrades lag behind. Without credible solutions, the UK risks losing tech investment and undermining its green ambitions.
The UK economy contracts 0.3% amid job cuts and tax hikes. High earners are leaving, companies are downsizing, and urgent reform is needed to avoid deeper decline.
