Can Donald Trump end the war in Ukraine?

Can Donald Trump end the war in Ukraine?

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It isn't easy being green: The UK's net zero trilemma

Can Labour's prized plans to decarbonize power generation by 2050 withstand growing demands for extra defence spending – an acrimonious argument that has already claimed two senior defence ministers? Or pressure to preserve and extend welfare benefits from the party's left and th ...  Show more

Defence Investment Paralysis: Why the UK's defence minister quit, and what it means

A tumultuous week for Britain's faltering rearmament plans sees Defence Secretary John Healey resign from Keir Starmer's cabinet, saying the prime minister and the Treasury lack the will to properly fund the defence of the nation. Al Carns, the armed forces minister, also resigne ...  Show more

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