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England’s Euro 2025 triumph shows why investing in girls’ football is a smart business move
England’s Lionesses have once again demonstrated their elite credentials at UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. After a shaky start with a 2–1 defeat to France...
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Reeves urges risk to drive financial services growth
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil the so-called ‘Leeds Reforms’ this evening during her second Mansion House speech. According to the Treasury, the...
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FTSE 100 at 9,000: A market milestone that masks a flatlining economy
In a landmark moment for Britain’s financial markets, the FTSE 100 surged past the 9,000-point threshold for the first time in its four-decade history...
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A year in, Labour’s housing pledge already looks out of reach
It’s been almost exactly a year since Labour swept into government promising a “decade of national renewal.” The mood at the time was unmistakable...
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The Onshore Wind Strategy is a welcome signal, but the real work starts now
The government’s long-awaited Onshore Wind Strategy, published this month, is a clear signal that onshore wind is back on the agenda. After years of...
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Grok, AI alignment, and the risks of unchecked influence
Grok, the AI chatbot integrated into the X social media platform, has been controversial from the start. Elon Musk made clear at its launch that his...
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An Evening of Fascinating Women
Earlier this week, 120 guests gathered in a beautifully secluded garden in Victoria for a celebration that has quietly become one of London’s most...
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Wimbledon’s next set: Legacy, change and global sporting futures
Wimbledon is in full swing, and while the world’s top players battle it out on Centre Court, another contest is playing out beyond the grounds. The...
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