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Tariff chaos – could this be Trump’s undoing?
In recent history, there have been few global leaders that have managed to wreak such havoc on the global economy in a single swoop as Trump. Like...
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Old dogs, new tricks, and nuclear’s tech test
The New Nuclear Summit in London last week set the stage for a crucial few years in British nuclear energy development. There was a clear consensus...
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Tariffs and trade: The lessons of Liverpool
Yesterday morning I looked out on the River Mersey as headlines about crashing global markets drew a crowd around the TV screens in my hotel lobby...
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Will the proof be in the power? Lessons from Solar and Storage Live on how solar developers can support local communities
After speaking on a lively panel discussion this afternoon at Solar and Storage Live, it’s clear that the relationship between solar developers and...
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What the rise of Reform UK might mean for planning after the 1 May local council elections
The rise of Reform UK looks set to be the biggest story from the May local council elections, potentially sounding a note of caution for developers...
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What do you 'Fink' about economic democracy?
Another year, another set of highly anticipated financial wisdom pearls dropped by BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, in his 2025 annual letter to investors...
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Should we look to the sky to build more homes?
News of a joint venture acquiring part of the former Bourne Airfield in Cambridgeshire, which has the potential to deliver 3,500 homes, makes you...
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Navigating the great vibe shift
The Great Vibe Shift began around three years ago with the seismic change created by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, ChatGPT’s launch, and Donald Trump...
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