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Burnham Rules Out Slavery Reparations but Urges Britain to Face Its Past

Andy Burnham says Britain should confront its slavery history and work with the Commonwealth, while rejecting financial reparations.

Why resistance to AI is becoming a political and economic fault line

AI adoption is advancing unevenly as societies weigh productivity gains against risks to work, trust, privacy and public accountability.
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Critical minerals turn mining into a test of power, trust and sovereignty

US-China competition for critical minerals is forcing resource-rich countries and mining firms to balance capital, sovereignty and public consent.

Le Blanc-Mesnil Stands in Solidarity with the Victims of the Racist Attack in Trappes and La Verrière

By El Handouz Mohamed AbdellatifThere are moments in life when remaining silent is simply not an option. Moments when...

Budget debate shifts from big reform to household fixes

A Guardian column argues that the latest budget favours consumer-style relief over the structural change promised by Andy Burnham.

China’s Divided Economy Tests the Foundations of Its Global Power

China’s economy remains powerful but uneven, as weak consumption and real estate troubles coexist with strong technology and exports.

Burnham’s Opening Budget Puts Banks Back at the Centre of Britain’s Economic Debate

Andy Burnham’s first budget is expected to test Labour’s economic direction, with banks, bills and public services at the centre.

Brazil’s Democratic Test: Turning Confidence Into Reform

Brazil’s renewed democratic confidence raises a harder question: whether institutions and coalitions can resist authoritarian pressure.