Major tech companies have skipped putting their names on the brief that is posing as a challenge to Donald Trump’s travel ban. Facebook, Apple and Alphabet Inc’s Google along with 60 other technology companies appeared to have backed away from… Read More ›
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Brexit terms could potentially determine Scotland’s independence from the U.K
Support for an independent Scottish parliament is at a historic high. As per the results of a survey conducted by ScotCen’s Scottish Social Attitudes, support for Scotland’s independence from the United Kingdom is at its highest. However, as per Scottish… Read More ›
Scotland’s independence referendum stonewalled by Theresa May
Scotland’s demand for an independence referendum is likely to face an uphill task since it could potentially undermine Britain’s negotiating position during Brexit talks with the EU. In a significant development, British Prime Minister Theresa May is preparing the grounds… Read More ›
Britain scurries to have a contingency plans in case of a hard brexit
Failing to provide a contingency plans would amount to a serious dereliction of duty.
Trump Administration could reset U.S. Japan relations back to the 1980s
While the U.S. government may want Japan to open up its agricultural sector, Japan would prefer that the talks revolve around issues such as foreign direct investment, infrastructure and energy. Japan has outright rejected U.S. demands for more access to… Read More ›
EU aims to unify Ireland’s electricity markets
The move could potentially boost the Irish government’s backing of the two new energy import projects: EirGrid and RTE’s Ireland-France electricity link.
UK manufacturing activity at a new high
The depreciation of the pound is a double edged sword: while exports have become more lucrative, imports have become more expensive as well. As per the results of a survey, the depreciating value of the pound as well as the… Read More ›
Banks paid $321 billion in fines after the 2007-2008 financial crisis: Boston Consulting Group
The fines indicate the growing efficiency of regulators in ensuring compliance from banks midst efforts made by the Trump administration to loosen banking laws. As per a note prepared by the Boston Consulting Group, with regulators stepping up their scrutiny,… Read More ›
White House proposal has significant budgetary cuts for ongoing environment and climate change programs
The Trump Administration aims to squeeze funds from climate change and environmental programs to direct them to fortifying the military. According to a person with direct knowledge of the proposal, the White House is proposing a significant cut, by as… Read More ›
Brexit – Irish economy hangs in the balance
During Brexit negotiations, Ireland could emerge as the UK’s Achilles heel. If physical border controls are placed, it could give rise to a resurgence of violent militant protests. According to Britain’s Northern Ireland minister, a post-Brexit trade deal with the… Read More ›