Opinion & Analysis
Ai&E: the chatbot ‘GP’ has arrived — and it operates outside the law
AI health chatbots increasingly influence medical decisions, yet operate outside established legal, ethical and clinical accountability frameworks.
Keir Starmer, Wes Streeting and the Government’s silence: disabled people are still waiting
Disabled people in the UK are still waiting for fair assessments, accessible services, and meaningful government action.
The fight for Greenland begins…again
Trump’s renewed claims on Greenland revive historical tensions, raising alarms over sovereignty, NATO unity and Arctic security strategy.
Failure is how serious careers in 2026 will be shaped
Failure is not an ending but information, shaping judgement, ambition and identity in modern professional life.
Poland’s ambitious plans to power its economic transformation
Zion Lights explains how Poland’s energy transition plan drives economic growth, nuclear development, and tech sector expansion.
Europe’s space ambitions are stuck in political orbit
Political inertia and fragmented governance hinder Europe’s space sector, limiting commercial growth, innovation, and strategic competitiveness globally.
New Year, same question: will I be able to leave the house today?
Matthew Kayne discusses disabled access challenges, revealing how broken systems affect independence, safety, and participation in daily life.
A New Year wake-up call on water safety
Ed Accura urges personal water safety responsibility, stressing skills, awareness, and preparedness as the foundation for surviving water hazards.
The digital euro is coming — and Europe should be afraid of what comes with it
The digital euro risks weakening privacy, distorting banking, and giving governments unprecedented control over everyday economic life.
Make boards legally liable for cyber attacks, security chief warns
Board cyber liability laws could force directors to treat cyber resilience as a core governance and legal responsibility.
Why Greece’s recovery depends on deeper EU economic integration
Greece’s post-crisis recovery is closely tied to deeper EU economic integration, shaping investment flows, stability and future growth across Europe.
Why social media bans won’t save our kids
Social media youth safety demands deeper structural change, as bans alone cannot fix platforms built for engagement over child wellbeing.
This one digital glitch is pushing disabled people to breaking point
Disabled digital access barriers reveal how one timed-out form can erase hours of work and block essential daily support.
Japan’s heavy metal-loving Prime Minister is redefining what power looks like
Prime Minister Takaichi leadership challenges gender norms, combining identity, experience, and bold decision-making to inspire women globally.
Why every system fails without a moral baseline
Systems fail when ethics is an afterthought. Embedding moral baseline ensures purpose, function, and integrity remain aligned.
The many lives of Professor Michael Atar
Professor Michael Atar blends medicine, psychotherapy, and innovation, shaping healthcare, diagnostics, and social connection platforms worldwide.
Britain is finally having its nuclear moment – and it’s about time
Zion Lights says aligned policy, investment and public opinion now position Britain for a long-awaited, large-scale nuclear energy revival.
Forget ‘quality time’ — this is what children will actually remember
Children cherish unscripted parenting moments—the small, everyday interactions that quietly build lasting emotional connections and memories.
Shelf-made men: why publishing still favours the well-connected
RR Haywood highlights how class bias and insider access still shape Britain’s publishing industry, limiting opportunities for working-class writers.
European investors with $4tn AUM set their sights on disrupting America’s tech dominance
At Slush 2025, Daniel Beurthe highlights Europe’s tech investment surge and its growing challenge to U.S. innovation dominance.
Rachel Reeves’ budget was sold as ‘fair’ — but disabled people will pay the price
Disabled people will pay the price for Rachel Reeves’ Budget, with cuts, delays, and eroded support systems looming.
