Life Briefing: More drilling in North Sea ‘not the answer’ for UK energy security, say former military leaders Strategic angle: Government urged to prioritize renewable energy sources over fossil fuels. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Life Briefing: ‘A national scandal’: trawlers scour seabeds of supposedly protected UK waters Strategic angle: Campaigners argue that overfished marine areas are ‘protected only on paper’ as precious ocean life faces threats. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Life Briefing: Fires Tear Through Nebraska Grasslands Strategic angle: Dry, warm, and windy conditions across the U.S. Great Plains led to extreme fire activity in March 2026. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Cracks appear in US-UK security co-operation after Trump-Starmer tensions Strategic angle: Differences over war in Iran are hitting working relationships between diplomats, officials and military personnel. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Foreign central banks sell US Treasuries in wake of Iran war Strategic angle: International official holdings at New York Federal Reserve fall to lowest level since 2012 Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Why do politicians want AI to go faster? Strategic angle: Bullish rhetoric about ‘unleashing’ the technology is badly out of touch with the sensibilities of many voters. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Life Briefing: Rubbish and recycling in England: what’s changing and why it matters Strategic angle: Nationwide reforms aim to standardise collections and expand food waste recycling to tackle stagnating rates. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: ‘Pump anxiety’ from soaring fuel prices prompts surge in interest in EVs Strategic angle: Increased costs since outbreak of Middle East conflict prompt more test drives and advert views Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Swiss lawmakers signal compromise on $22bn UBS capital plan Strategic angle: Decision could be published in April with foreign capital requirements component moving to parliament for debate Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: In trade’s ‘law of the jungle’, the winners are clear Strategic angle: It is China and the US that prosper when power sets the terms for global commerce Editorial Staff Mar 31