The SEC’s shift to arbitration marks a turning point in shareholder rights, replacing public accountability with private resolution. We explores the implications for investors, companies, and the future of corporate transparency.

The Israeli strike on Doha was more than a military operation—it is a strategic earthquake that has shattered decades of regional diplomacy and exposed a power vacuum the West may no longer control. The Arab League Doha summit, convened in the wake of the attack, may be the last chance to restore a sense of geopolitical order.

With UK growth flatlining and debt rising it’s time for the government to take a bold, place-based strategy to unlock regional investment, support SMEs, and reset the tax narrative ahead of the November Budget.

Europe’s climate policy is diverging. As Brussels streamlines ESG rules to boost competitiveness, Spain doubles down with bold, binding climate laws. Businesses face a multi-speed regulatory landscape—complex, fragmented, and full of strategic opportunity.

Explore the UK’s government consultations on—mandatory transition plans, new reporting standards, and assurance frameworks—and what they mean for financial institutions, pension funds, and large businesses.

The UK’s post-Brexit reality—marked by trade decline, investor hesitation, and political disillusionment—contrasts sharply with the promises made in 2016. From the myth of “Global Britain” to the nostalgia trap, it’s time for a serious reckoning. Is the political class ready to face the truth—or will it keep selling illusions?

As the world commemorates the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we honour the sacrifices made during the Second World War and reflect on the enduring legacy left behind. VE Day marks not only the end of a brutal conflict but also the beginning of an ongoing project—the greatest project ever. From post-war growth to the establishment of global institutions, the sacrifices of those who fought have shaped the world we live in today. Yet, as we face new challenges, we must redouble our efforts to uphold the values and achievements born from those sacrifices.

As the largest economy in the EU, Germany's political and economic direction will shape the future of the bloc, influencing European integration, defence policies and EU Green Deal economic initiatives. Coming at a moment when global economics and trade are being rapidly reorganised, the stakes for the future of the EU are high and decisions taken in Germany will be the most influential to the block for the next decade