The UK needs to adopt a more strategic approach to economic policy and not simply react impulsively to global developments, such as Joe Biden\’s Inflation Reduction Act and its green subsidies. To respond effectively, the UK must first accept the reality of the situation, which is that the US is pursuing a powerful combination of […]
Silicon Valley Bank UK has been sold to HSBC in a bid to prevent a potential banking crisis after the bank\’s historic failure. The UK Treasury and the Bank of England announced the purchase of the bank, guaranteeing the safety of £6.7bn of deposits. The purchase came after UK officials worked tirelessly over the weekend […]
The UK and France have agreed on a new financial framework to tackle the issue of undocumented migrants arriving via the English Channel. French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak held the two countries\’ first bilateral summit in five years, which proved to be a productive meeting, strengthening post-Brexit cooperation. The UK […]
The failure of Silicon Valley Bank has caused a ripple effect in global financial markets, with investors downgrading their forecasts for further interest rate rises and selling bank stocks globally. Government bond prices have soared, with fund managers betting that the US Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates at its next scheduled monetary policy […]
Alberta\’s recent introduction of the Firearms Act is the latest move in a long-standing fight against gun legislation by gun owners and advocates in the province. While the federal government introduced legislation to prevent mass shootings, including amendments that were perceived to ban common shotguns and hunting rifles, gun owners felt that they were being […]
Alberta\’s recent introduction of the Firearms Act is the latest move in a long-standing fight against gun legislation by gun owners and advocates in the province. While the federal government introduced legislation to prevent mass shootings, including amendments that were perceived to ban common shotguns and hunting rifles, gun owners felt that they were being […]
Indian shares have hit a five-month low, pulled down by a fall in financial stocks prompted by Silicon Valley Bank\’s collapse. The Nifty 50 dropped 1.5% to 17,154.30, while Sensex slid 1.52% to 58,237.85. Easing fears of contagion, further rate decisions are due by several central banks, and US authorities have announced plans to limit […]
An 8th-grade class at Hillbrook School in Los Gatos, California, is providing an example of how process and scaffolding can make student entrepreneurship projects more effective. The Social Impact + Leadership (SIL) Program adopts a process-oriented syllabus that takes a full semester, and involves field trips to farms, firms, and co-ops. Students are encouraged to […]