Thirty years of short-termism has left the transport and energy sectors in a stagnating mess, says Tony Lodge, but with Brexit done, there is a chance for some real change
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced plans to finalise a U.S. business deal within six months to counter tariffs on steel, aluminium, and cars threatening Hungary's car-reliant economy.
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President Trump has suggested a potential pause on auto tariffs, sparking optimism in the auto industry and financial markets. While the proposal remains unconfirmed, it could ease industry
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed the EU’s planned 25% tariffs on €21 billion of U.S. goods with a mix of defiance and diplomacy. She clarified
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Conservative peer Olivia Bloomfield faces scrutiny over her ties to Terrestrial Energy, raising questions about lobbying, conflicts of interest, and the revolving door between politics and industry. Her
President Trump likens the U.S. economy to a patient recovering from surgery as tariffs bite. Critics warn the treatment may kill the patient before healing begins.
Top U.S. law firms are striking multimillion-dollar deals with the Trump administration, curbing DEI policies and offering pro bono work to avoid punitive executive orders. The moves have
