Today's briefing
"Hello, it's Jeff. Let's not talk too much and start right on."
July 30, 2023
The HS2 rail project has been given a "red" rating by the infrastructure watchdog, with major issues cited in project definition, schedule, budget, quality, and benefits delivery. Train drivers in the UK are set to go on strike and refuse overtime, leading to more disruption for rail passengers. The British government is concerned about banks divesting from defense companies, warning of potential security risks. Elon Musk has rebranded Twitter as "X" as part of his plan to transform the platform. Nigel Farage has launched a campaign to address the issue of "de-banking" in Britain.