Explainer: What if Ben Wallace becomes NATO chief? June 7, 2023 Rishi Sunak is in the United States to meet with President Joe Biden for the fourth time this year. His agenda is packed, and the main topic of discussion with Biden is expected to be artificial intelligence. Indeed, Sunak hopes to drum enthusiasm up for the UK as a global leader in AI regulation. Although [...]
There will be winners and losers from AI – but we must embrace it, not shun it June 7, 2023 AI will benefit some people and their jobs while replacing others - like all historic innovations. But if regulated safely, it will prove ground-breaking in many areas, including education, writes Guy Hands
It’s time the Bank of England rethinks monetary policy – and its own methods June 7, 2023 The Bank of England bases its forecasts on conventional models. But when it comes to monetary policy, there are many approaches it should explore instead - particularly the narrative one, writes Paul Ormerod
The Tories have lost rural England – and whoever wins it could triumph in politics June 7, 2023 Rural England has lost faith in the Tories after years of neglect. But Labour and the Lib Dems also don't seem to understand rural communities. Whoever manages to, could win the next elections, writes Mark Tufnell
Explainer: How does Apple’s new virtual reality headset work? June 6, 2023 Yesterday, Apple did something that could revolutionise the way we interact with tech and with our surroundings: it launched Apple Vision Pro, its $3,499 virtual reality headset. Apple CEO Tim Cook described it as “the first Apple product you look through, not at”. The idea might feel a little daunting at first – but once [...]
Investment slump amid higher interest rates risks finally sparking UK recession June 6, 2023 A mix of factors are buffeting the UK economy right now. Spending power is being crushed by high inflation eroding family finances. House prices are coming off their heady heights as sellers drop prices to source buyers amid higher mortgage rates. External demand is thinning in response to weak consumer confidence amid a global cost [...]
We need a good dose of optimism in our politics – especially about climate June 6, 2023 Voters want more optimism in our politics - especially when it comes to climate - even if it can feel un-British. Younger voters especially are much more optimistic than our politicians, writes Adam Hawksbee
London deserves a mayor who champions hospitality for both residents and tourists June 6, 2023 London is a city steeped in history, from the Tower of London to Buckingham Palace. It has been the home to thespian greats who have performed in venues in the West End and in Shakespeare’s Globe. It’s also the major European city with the highest number of green spaces. If culture isn’t for you, then [...]
The CMA decision to block Microsoft’s Activision deal could cost us dearly in the UK June 6, 2023 The CMA decision to block Microsoft from acquiring Activision could be detrimental in the long-run: it could scare off other companies who will choose to set up shop elsewhere, writes Jason Chapman
Explainer: What’s behind a potential price cap on essential food June 5, 2023 Now, it’s been so long it’s almost hard to remember when it started, but the price of pretty much everything has been going up in the UK for months on end. Food was always the most painful item area to go up in price – with the “eat or heat” tragic dichotomy predominating last winter. [...]