Yermak’s Resignation Sends Shockwaves Through Kyiv and Europe
The resignation of Andriy Yermak after anti-corruption raids disrupts Ukraine’s leadership and triggers uncertainty across Europe during a critical phase of the war.
Mark Carney, Former Bank of England Governor, Secures Minority Government in Canada
Mace | 29th April 2025 | Uncategorised
Mark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of England, has led Canada’s Liberal Party to a minority government following the 28 April 2025 federal election. The Liberals won 142 seats, short of a majority, with the Conservatives securing 129. Carney succeeded Justin Trudeau as party leader earlier this year. Negotiations with smaller parties are expected. Voter turnout was approximately 68 percent. The new Parliament will convene in early May, when Carney will present his agenda.
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Autumn Budget 2025: family finances squeezed, welfare rules eased
After weeks of tax rumour and expectation-setting, the 26 November Budget landed as a welfare-first package that lifts the benefits cap but tightens the screw on household incomes,
EU parliament shifts corporate rulebook in favour of business interests
The European Parliament on 13 November 2025 approved amendments that sharply reduce the scope of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and the associated reporting regime
FTSE 100 surges to record high amid US government shutdown breakthrough
The FTSE 100 hit a record 9,787 points as investors cheered progress in Washington towards ending the US government shutdown. Strong gains in Diageo, miners and financial stocks
Lecornu scrambles to build government as France faces budget showdown
Reappointed French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveiled his second cabinet and must deliver the 2026 budget within days. With opposition parties preparing a no-confidence motion and markets showing
Rebuilding Ukraine’s future with music and memory
As Ukraine rebuilds from war, music is emerging as a vital force for healing, unity and national renewal.
From the Floor: Beverley Nielsen’s Labour Conference Diary
Optimism, strategy and late-night gossip: Beverley Nielsen shares her experience of Labour’s four-day conference in Liverpool.
UK eyes higher NHS drug prices amid U.S. pharma pressure
The UK government is reportedly prepared to allow higher NHS medicine prices to defuse U.S. threats of 100 percent tariffs on branded drugs. The shift comes as pharmaceutical firms
EU Pushes Up Timeline to Drop Russian Oil Imports
The European Commission is preparing to accelerate the exit from Russian oil, gas, and fossil fuel imports ahead of its prior 2028 deadline. Pressure from the United States
Nadine Dorries Joins Reform UK on Eve of Conference
Nadine Dorries, former Conservative culture secretary, has defected to Reform UK just ahead of its Birmingham conference. Seen as the most high-profile Tory defection yet, her join strengthens
