Scrapping inheritance tax won’t help the Tories win over young voters June 13, 2023 Whenever the Conservatives are in trouble they turn to the idea of scrapping inheritance tax to court new voters. But this policy is not going to help them win over the youth, writes Thomas Nurcombe
Our obsession with Johnson and other leaders of the past is ruining our politics June 13, 2023 The latest Boris Johnson's saga shows we're all addicted to our former prime ministers and presidents, to a kind of politics that favours drama and jokes rather than serious policy-making, writes Elena Siniscalco
Artificial intelligence could turn human contact into a prerogative of the wealthy June 13, 2023 Artificial intelligence won't destroy our world, but will definitely change it. It could deepen inequalities in unforeseen ways - and human contact could fall victim to its progress, writes Phoebe Arslanagic-Wakefield
Tech Week Day One: Despite a global economic downturn, London leads the way June 12, 2023 A very special tenth anniversary edition of London Tech Week opened to sizzling temperatures and crackling excitement, with the mayor of London and the prime minister addressing a packed house at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre. The overriding message for the capital was one of optimism. In the midst of a global economic downturn, the [...]
If Ben Wallace takes the helm of NATO it could be a boost for Global Britain June 12, 2023 If Ben Wallace becomes the head of NATO, he’ll leave a big hole to fill at the Ministry of Defence. But it would be good for the UK’s international standing, writes Eliot Wilson
The success of London’s financial services can create equality of opportunity in the UK June 12, 2023 Our financial services spread opportunities throughout the UK. We have to build on their success to put our country at the forefront, and make it a good place where to live for everyone, writes Chris Hayward
The housing crisis speaks to unique social injustices – and is distinctly acute in London June 12, 2023 There are overcrowded families living with mould, and schools referring the poor housing of their pupils to the Housing Ombudsman. This housing crisis is ripping our country apart, writes Richard Blakeway
Explainer: The impact of floods on Ukrainian farmlands after the destruction of the Kakhovka dam June 9, 2023 On Tuesday, the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant and dam in Ukraine was destroyed, causing floods of disastrous proportions. The dam was the largest reservoir in the country in terms of volume. Ukraine blamed it on Russia, saying it destroyed the dam to block Ukrainian troops in their counter-offensive. Russia, of course, blamed Ukraine, without providing [...]
Artificial intelligence is bringing about a revolution that the UK shouldn’t try to resist June 9, 2023 Artificial intelligence is creating a divide between life as it was and life as it will be. UK businesses and leaders shouldn't make the common mistake of refraining from it; they should embrace it, writes Chris Hirst
Apple’s virtual reality headset won’t make it to the UK without the right infrastructure June 9, 2023 The virtual reality headset launched by Apple is already making waves. But aside from its price, many in the UK won't be able to access it without a total rollout of full fibre broadband, writes Dan Ramsay