As US retreats, is there a ‘soft power’ opportunity for UK? Ministers see urgency of west’s declining influence, but funding for institutions such as BBC World Service is tight

As US retreats, is there a ‘soft power’ opportunity for UK?

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Scot held captive by Saddam Hussein hopes new documentary will bring justice Air steward Charlie Kristiansson was one of 385 passengers and crew taken hostage when BA Flight 149 was sent into a war zone.

Scot held captive by Saddam Hussein hopes new documentary will help fight for justice

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The three things for companies to consider about Google’s AI-driven search Google's AI Overview is changing the way people understand your company and it's reputation. So it's time to re-evaluate how you prepare yourself for that search engine shop window. Our Head of Digita...

Three things for companies to consider about Google’s AI-driven search
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The Fragmented Feed: Reaching Policymakers in the New Social Media Era Social media has reshaped how policymakers communicate, but today, that landscape is more fragmented than ever.

The Fragmented Feed: Reaching Policymakers in the New Social Media Era
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Liverpool legends vs Chelsea legends: Date, time, line-ups for charity match LIVERPOOL legends welcome Chelsea legends to Anfield for a huge charity match this Saturday! Steven Gerrard is CONFIRMED to represent the Reds this weekend as the legendary Merseyside icon returns …

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Is Trump Ringing The Death Knell for ESG? Among the many acronyms in the corporate world, I would bet none has been pondered more in boardrooms worldwide over the last decade than ESG.

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Are you following the thread from the bird to the butterfly? Read the latest news and insights from the team at Cardew Group.

Are you following the thread from the bird to the butterfly?

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Plan for Change or Change of Plan | Cardew Group Sir Keir Starmer unveils his 'Plan for Change' with six milestones to tackle key UK challenges, aiming to reset Labour's narrative and deliver real impact.

Plan for change... or change of plan?

Musings from @willtanner.bsky.social
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Tiny violin production rockets.

Thames Water supply ‘on knife-edge’ with £23bn repairs needed Exclusive: Company has failed to tackle serious safety concerns or upgrade vital IT systems, Guardian investigation reveals

Genuinely criminal:

Thames Water supply ‘on knife-edge’ with £23bn repairs needed

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The tiny tweak that could change YouTube forever YouTube is testing what happens if it just goes full TikTok.

The tiny tweak that could change YouTube forever

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The Twitter Prisoner Dilemma and the Future of Digital Diplomacy The Twitter dilemma may represent the opening salvo of a digital cold war between states and big tech companies.

The Twitter Prisoner Dilemma and the Future of Digital Diplomacy
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Sir Jim and the Ineos lads check in at Manchester United in this week’s Guardian cartoon:

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