Dr Renaud Foucart

US Tariffs

The UK would be lucky to avoid US tariffs – but a global trade war would hurt everyone

— Donald Trump’s tariff policies spark uncertainty, with fluctuating trade taxes targeting Canada, Mexico, China, and the EU. The UK may escape, but global supply chains and economic stability remain at risk.

2024 General Election

What we know so far about Labour’s plan for Great British Energy

— Labour’s energy plan includes Great British Energy, aiming to reduce bills, boost energy security, and create jobs. Focused on renewables and energy efficiency, it avoids nationalisation, stressing investment in local and future energy sources.

UK Politics

Liz Truss: What she got wrong (and what she’s actually right about)

— Liz Truss’s short 49-day tenure as UK Prime Minister is marked by her controversial £45 billion “mini-budget” that led to economic turmoil, prompting her resignation. Despite criticism, she remains defiant, blaming independent institutions for hindering radical economic reforms.

War in Ukraine

Western firms still doing business in Russia finance the war

— Some Western companies have continued operating in Russia since it invaded Ukraine, while others have left the country altogether. By still doing business in Russia they finance the war.

Tech

Why Meta’s share price collapse is good news for the future of social media

— Meta’s focus on virtual reality might free up space for smaller social media firms to compete.

Analysis

The handling of the Owen Paterson case is a danger to the entire fabric of British politics.

— Own Paterson has now resigned but the damage caused by MPs voting to block an independent decision has already been done.