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The lights are staying on in UP

Energy is the backbone of the modern economy, driving industrial productivity, transport, connectivity, trade and basic necessities.

Brexit Dividend

Ten years after Britain voted to leave the European Union, the most revealing aspect of Brexit is not what happened, but what did not.

Memory and History

The withdrawal of an artwork from Britain’s National Portrait Gallery over its portrayal of Winston Churchill's role in the Bengal Famine of 1943 is not merely another episode in the culture wars.

Being lonely

Although loneliness stems from a feeling of social isolation, ironically, it is one of the most unifying human experiences.

EU acts

In a landmark move, the European Union (EU) has embraced a pioneering role in shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI) with its recent provisional deal on regulations.

Recession unlikely

The forecast for the global economy in 2024 unveils a nuanced narrative. The looming spectre of a slowdown, as projected by major banks, draws attention to multiple contributing factors.

Numbed Nation

Prolonged exposure to terrorism, violence and bloody conflict can habituate citizenry towards a zombie-like numbness about the same, even if statistics get worse.

Signals from Fed

The decision to leave interest rates unchanged and the subsequent remarks from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell have sparked a sea change in market sentiment.

Analysing growth

This surge, surpassing the an- ticipated 10 per cent, is a beacon of optimism, primar- ily fuelled by robust festive demand for durable goods.