The US strike on Iran’s nuclear sites marks a turning point, likely accelerating Tehran’s push for nuclear weapons while sidelining moderates and escalating regional tensions. As the UK faces rising threats from a growing Iran–Russia axis, its lack of military readiness is becoming a critical vulnerability.
Trump’s tariffs threaten UK exports in cars and pharma, but a weakening dollar and trade deal prospects offer a potential boost for UK industry.
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.
Our CEO James Chaplin attended the APSCo IT Forum this week, where the conversation on AI highlighted the sharp contrast between sectors already integrating AI and those still defining their strategy.
AI is the buzzword everywhere, and while more people are becoming familiar with how it can support them, questions remain about its long-term impact on jobs and industry.
