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No-Deal Brexit: UK Releases Worst-Case Scenario Report

In August, the British government prepared a report called “Operation Yellowhammer” that outlined the worst-case scenario for the country in case of a no-deal Brexit. The report was never made public. However, after opposition MPs defeated the ruling government in the House of Commons, the report was ordered to be publicized. The predictions therein warn ...

Jack Roberts

The British and EU flags.

Getting Old in the UK: Homelessness Crisis Awaiting Millennials

Over 600,000 millennials in the UK will be facing a devastating challenge when they retire — homelessness. According to a recent report prepared by an All-Party Parliamentary Group on Housing and Care for Older People, there will be shortages of affordable social housing when millennials hit retirement age and as a result, many will be ...

Jack Roberts

An elderly woman walking down a snowy street.

Pompeo Warns UK on Huawei

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has asked the UK government to give priority to the interests of the nation and its allies when dealing with Huawei. He warned that allowing the company to build Britain’s 5G network could compromise the country’s telecommunication network and affect intelligence sharing with the United States. The warning “Why ...

Jack Roberts

London, England.

‘Brexit Is an Acid Test for the World Economy’

Uncertainty surrounding Brexit has every economic expert, investor, and government on edge. Britain’s exit from the European Union will break several long-standing trade agreements that could change how both regions conduct business with the rest of the world. The governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, is the latest expert to warn about an ...

Nspirement Staff

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Lots of Chinese Students Want to Study in Britain

According to figures released by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), applications from Hong Kong and Chinese students for universities in the UK have increased over the past year. University applications from these regions have nearly doubled since 2012. Record numbers of Chinese students The total number of applications from China and Hong Kong ...

Nspirement Staff

Three young Chinese women sitting on a blanket on the grass.

Forbes Rates UK as the Best Country for Business in 2019

In its 13th annual “Best Countries for Business” report, Forbes has ranked the UK in the number one spot. This is the second straight year that the country has claimed the lead. The report ranks the United States in 17th position, five spots down from last year. Investing in the UK The ranking was done after judging ...

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