This Week: Israelis woke on October 7th, Simchat Torah and Shemenj Atzeret, two Jewish festivals, to attacks from Hamas militants. The fortified ‘smart border’ fence between Israel and the Gaza Strip had been breached by bulldozers with explosives and fighters who flew over using motorised gliders, in what has been described as a major Israeli intelligence failure. At least 700 people are reported killed (including … Continue reading News Briefing – 09/10/2023

We’ve summarised the top stories of this summer, so that you can stay up to date on what’s happening around the world. You can subscribe to receive the briefing in your inbox each week. UK Economics New data emerged that Britain’s GDP had been expanding at a faster pace than thought. GDP had grown by 0.6% between the end of 2019 and the end of … Continue reading Summer News Roundup 2023

This week: On Saturday, the Wagner Group, led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, began and ended an armed insurrection against Vladimir Putin, sending troops towards Moscow, causing alarm in the Kremlin. Prigozhin justified the mobilisation by claiming that the regular Russian army had attacked his forces. Putin called the act a “a knife in the back”, assuring a “harsh” response. By evening, Prigozhin ordered his troops to return, … Continue reading News Briefing – 26/06/2023

UK Economics and Business: The cost of a two-year fixed-rate UK mortgage rose above 6% amid high interest rates, as the Bank of England continues its war on stubbornly high inflation. Rishi Sunak has promised to turn Britain into a ‘science and technology superpower’ by 2030 as he seeks to embrace AI for economic development. Vodafone has announced plans to merge with Three, which would … Continue reading News Briefing – 20/06/2023

UK Economics and Business The Confederation of British Industry, Britain’s most prominent business lobby group, has announced that it will reform its governance and culture. They are attempting to bring to an end the months of crisis and alleged misconduct following the departure of boss Tony Danker, who was accused of taking bribes. The plan won its members’ endorsement with 93% voting in favour. The … Continue reading News Briefing – 12/06/2023

We’ve summarised the top stories of the last week into an easily digestible briefing, so that you can stay up to date on what’s happening around the world. You can subscribe to receive the briefing in your inbox each week. UK Economics and Business Britain’s inflation rate fell to 8.7% in April, but this was less than expected; last April’s rise in energy prices were … Continue reading News Briefing – 06/06/2023

We’ve summarised the top stories of the last week into an easily digestible briefing, so that you can stay up to date on what’s happening around the world. You can subscribe to receive the briefing in your inbox each week. UK Economics and Business Vodafone released its plan to cut 11,000 jobs over the next three years, equating to about 12 percent of all employees. … Continue reading News Briefing – 22/05/23

We’ve summarised the top stories of the last week into an easily digestible briefing, so that you can stay up to date on what’s happening around the world. You can subscribe to receive the briefing in your inbox each week. UK Economics and Business The UK economy grew by 0.1% compared to the previous quarter, making it the worst performing country in the G7. The … Continue reading News Briefing – 15/05/23

Happy May! We’ve summarised the top stories of the last week into an easily digestible briefing, so that you can stay up to date on what’s happening around the world. You can subscribe to receive the briefing in your inbox each week. This week: The Coronation The UK celebrates the coronation of King Charles III this coming weekend, with an extra bank holiday in the … Continue reading News Briefing – May Bank Holiday Special: 01/05/2023