What Are Tariffs? How Import Taxes Work
A tariff is a tax a government places on imported goods. This explainer covers the main types of tariff, who actually pays them, and the…
Liam Chen
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India's Economic Rise: What Is Driving It and What Could Hold It Back
India is on a trajectory to become the world's third largest economy. Here is what is fuelling the growth and what structural challenges…
Liam Chen
Understanding the Israel-Gaza Conflict: Background and Context
The war that began with the Hamas attack of 7 October 2023 has deep historical roots. Here is the essential, factual background needed to…
Liam Chen
NATO at 75: Europe's Defence Awakening and What It Costs
As NATO marks its 75th anniversary, European nations are scrambling to rearm at a pace not seen since the Cold War. The bill is enormous…
Marcus Obi
Middle East Instability: The Direct Impact on UK Business Costs
From surging fuel bills to fractured supply chains, the ongoing turbulence across the Middle East is landing squarely on the balance sheets…
James Whitfield
India-UK Economic Ties: The Fastest Growing Bilateral Relationship
From a landmark free trade agreement to surging investment flows and a thriving diaspora, the partnership between India and the United…
Sarah Henderson
UK-EU Relations in 2026: The Reset That Almost Happened
Five years on from the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, the UK and EU have inched closer than at any point since Brexit — yet the promised…
Rachel Ford
US-UK Trade Deal: Where Negotiations Stand in 2026
Years of on-again, off-again diplomacy have left the prospect of a comprehensive US-UK free trade agreement in a state of cautious…
Marcus Obi
UK Foreign Policy After Brexit: Where Britain Stands in 2026
Five years on from the completion of Brexit, Britain's foreign policy identity remains a work in progress. From the corridors of NATO to…
Emily Chen