Although Donald Trump insists that the Strait of Hormuz is open, it ain’t. There are no direct talks between Iran and US representatives. In fact, it looks like Pakistan’s attempt at mediation is going nowhere. Iran has been talking with Oman, but those talks — despite claims of progress — appear to have stalled.
Finance
Resolution Foundation: We’re getting poorer, but it’s not (just) Brexit
In Britain the household income per person has fallen in each of the past four quarters. Matthew Whittaker is of the opinion that Brexit is not the only reason for this. Read here
Deregulation
John Harris: Profiteers make a killing on Airbnb – and erode communities
The Sharing Economy is simply capitalism in new clothes. Housing shortage is bewailed throughout Europe, but important causes like Airbnb ignored. Nor does anyone mention how communities, especially in inner cities, are being destroyed by […]
EU politics
William Davies: What Is “Neo” About Neoliberalism?
How to tell the difference between liberalism and something else. To the article
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