The real lesson of the Iran war energy crisis – learn from the last one.
As war in Iran shocks global oil prices, trade bodies argue that the UK should recognise the importance of renewable energy sources - and begin investing in them.
Trump ruffles feathers at Davos, posing an uncertain future for NATO
Madeline Dabbah | 29th January 2026 | Comment, International
Trump’s shifting Greenland strategy at Davos unsettles NATO, strains transatlantic trust, and leaves the UK balancing sovereignty principles against alliance stability
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The Pope vs Trump: Is the Vatican becoming a new super-power ?
With a new American pope, William Cash investigates the global power dynamics behind the throne of St Peter.
Time’s up for the lobby industry, says Alastair McCapra
Why reform of UK lobbying rules is urgently required, says Alastair McCapra, CEO of CIPR
The importance of sovereign defence capability in an uncertain world
As uncertainty spreads across the continent, now more than ever the UK should learn the value of sovereign defence capability, says John Howie MBE
Business rates are broken. Here is how we fix them.
Business rates are not just a spreadsheet-style economic problem, they are having serious effects on our high streets, writes Ros Morgan
Pagefield and WPI’s merger throws into question the boutique PA firm model
As the two firms face a merger, the question over the longevity of the boutique firm is put under the spotlight.
Reeves has opened the door to EU realignment – here’s how it can go further for fintechs
The Chancellor has hinted that closer ties with the EU are on the table. But fintech companies want something more concrete, warns Philip Belamant
Toby Young’s House of Lords Diary
With invitations coming in to speak at the 2026 autumn party conference season, freedom of speech campaigner Toby Young reflects on his political status 'upgrade' from hack to
The care sector is the government’s best bet for growth.
At a time when birth rates are falling, Erin Mansell argues that the government has repeatedly overlooked its golden goose - the care sector.
‘Drill, baby, drill’ is not a long-term strategy, bodies warn.
Whilst oil and gas may seem like seductive choices, the government must look beyond the soundbites, warns Pablo John.
