As the UK enters the second half of 2026, its economy is showing more resilience than expected, despite the shadow of the energy price shock triggered by the Iran war. The conflict, which began in late February and led to the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz, caused oil prices to briefly rise above $100 per barrel, reviving inflationary pressures through energy, transport, and production costs. Even so, the latest data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows the...

The inaugural FIFA World Cup, held in July 1930 in Montevideo, Uruguay, was a modest tournament consisting of just 18 matches, staged in a single city across three stadiums, with the participation of only 13 national teams. Today, however, the tournament has undergone a profound transformation. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, has evolved into a massive sporting event comprising 104 matches, involving 48 teams, and taking place across 16 cities and...

The 4th of July 2024 general election witnessed one of the most dramatic changes of power in the history of the United Kingdom. The Labour Party won 411 seats in the 650-seat parliament, securing a parliamentary majority of 172 seats. This was the third largest parliamentary majority for the Labour Party, following Tony Blair's victories in 1997 and 2001. However, this historic victory was fraught with structural vulnerabilities. The Labour Party's vote share was only 34 percent; a large...