Bank regulation, not austerity, explains why Britain is poorer than America Opinion When it comes to Britain’s stagnant growth, we must first diagnose the root cause. That starts in the City, writes Daniel Freeman Britain has never really recovered from the Great Financial Crisis, and we will soon be entering our third lost decade of economic growth. Before 2008, the UK and US economies grew at an almost identical rate. Per [...]
Trump and Infantino: The venomous relationship between sport and politics Sport Business The debacle between Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino proves beyond doubt sport and politics are intertwined, Matt Hardy writes. “I feel disappointed with too many people. They put politics and manipulation, talk about ethics and integrity [first]. If we talk about the history of this game, I am disappointed in a personal way.” Those were [...]
World Cup proves film and music walked in the US so that sports can run Sport Business With the US experiencing football fever Alistair Watkins argues that we have seen this before, with sport following in the footsteps of film and music When people think about European culture making its mark in the United States, they tend to think of music, film and television. From The Beatles to Harry Potter and One [...]
Peace deal will be finalised Sunday, Trump says but Tehran casts doubt June 14, 2026 US president Donald Trump has said a deal to end the conflict between the US and Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, but Iran has cast doubt on the timing. On Saturday, key mediator Pakistan said the deal was “likely expected” to be finalised within 24 hours, while Trump declared that his administration [...]
Can football conquer the US? Why culture is key this World Cup June 14, 2026 Dame Heather Rabbatts DBE discusses why culture is key to football conquering the US after the World Cup Football has been a pivotal part of British culture for decades, but the last month alone has seen the drama of the Premier League climax, the success of Crystal Palace and Aston Villa in Europe and the [...]
Reeves aims to lure US workers through tax reform June 11, 2026 Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a tax break for US workers by introducing fresh reform, reflecting her drive to lure more wealthy migrants despite a wider crackdown on immigration. The government has launched a consultation on the double taxation for investors who may be based in the UK but who work for US firms that [...]
England chiefs lay bare Fifa World Cup logistics schedule June 2, 2026 The chief executive of the Football Association has laid bare the logistical complexities of England’s upcoming World Cup. The tournament is being held across the United States, Canada and Mexico with many European teams expecting to lose money, in part, because of travel issues. “These tournaments, you’re going to be away for a long time,” [...]
Iran and Russia to target Fifa World Cup, threat experts say May 29, 2026 Russia and Iran rogue actors will target the Fifa World Cup as part of an ongoing anti-US position, according to global threat intelligence experts. This year’s World Cup – taking place across the United States, Canada and Mexico – is likely to be subject to a number of acts of cyber terrorism, while the use [...]
Anti-US sentiment and Iran to have major World Cup security impact May 5, 2026 Anti-US sentiment and the conflict in Iran is set to have a major impact on the Fifa World Cup, security experts have warned. The United States – which is currently engaged in a conflict with World Cup qualifiers Iran – will host the majority of this summer’s tournament, which kicks off in just over a [...]
14 charts reveal the massive challenges facing UK and NATO defence spending April 7, 2026 Defence spending is casting a shadow over Downing Street. Military officers are in a state of despair. The choices facing Sir Keir Starmer are stark. The political calculus for the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has become more complicated than ever as the Iran war puts public finances in danger. Their difficulties go back to February 2025 [...]