GreenOak/ShutterstockThe unexpected attack by Israel on Iran, a major oil-producing nation, may undermine anaemic global economic growth and hinder central banks’ ability to cope in an already uncertain market.
After the second world war, the US and its western allies created a set of international agreements and institutions to govern attitudes to mutual defence, economics and human rights. For decades this created stable alliances and predictable economic plans.
Drazen Zigic/ShutterstockHealth emerged as a major beneficiary in the UK government’s recent spending review. It highlighted a clear ambition to modernise public services — particularly the NHS — through digital transformation and expanded use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Workplace mistreatment harms observers, too. AP Photo/Ross D. FranklinPicture this: On your way out of the office, you notice a manager berating an employee. You assume the worker made some sort of mistake, but the manager’s behavior seems unprofessional. Later, as you’re preparing dinner, is the scene still weighing on you – or is it out of sight, out of mind?
Recent college grads face a tough job market in 2025, but employers are still hiring. sturti/E+ via Getty ImagesEvery year, I tell my students in my business analytics class the same thing: “Don’t just apply for a job. Audition for it.”
Pooling procurement of drugs could increase the availability of essential treatments around the globe. narvo vexar/iStock via Getty Images PlusProcuring lifesaving drugs is a daunting challenge in many low- and middle-income countries.
Mijansk786/ShutterstockAfter years of mounting scrutiny over TikTok’s data practices, in 2024 the Chinese video platform was threatened with a forced sale in the US or a nationwide ban. With the deadline looming on June 19, US–China tech rivalry has entered a new and more aggressive phase.
Before it kicked off, the all new revamped and expanded men’s 2025 Fifa Club World Cup had already attracted controversy.
Sizewell B on the UK's Suffolk coast. Nick Beer/ShutterstockThe UK government’s investment of around £14 billion in a new nuclear power plant marks a big economic shift for the country’s approach to energy.
Today a van, tomorrow the world … with the right support. jgolby/ShutterstockThe UK government’s spending review has set out its priorities for the next three years. But behind the rhetoric about boosting growth lies growing concern about small businesses being locked out of the wider UK economy. Government funding and regulation are increasingly out of step with the reality of micro-enterprises and sole traders, shutting off their potential to boost GDP growth.
