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While the world focuses on AI chips, China is securing its dominance with a massive nuclear power expansion—a critical, overlooked investment theme.
A new UK initiative promises 50,000 apprenticeships in AI and engineering, signaling a major investment in human capital with deep economic implications.
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A proposal to issue £20bn in UK "war bonds" revives a historic idea. Is it a smart financial strategy for modern defence or a nostalgic gimmick?
A major UK policing overhaul centralizes counter-terror and organised crime, a strategic move to safeguard the economy and bolster investor confidence.
Trump's threat of 100% tariffs on Canada over China ties signals a major geopolitical shift with severe consequences for the economy, stock market, and investors.
A proposed UK tax on private schools is fueling a private tutoring boom, reshaping family finances and creating new investment opportunities in EdTech.
A slowdown in UK pension buyouts signals a major strategic shift, as corporate giants hold onto newly valuable schemes, attracting US private capital.
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