James Fitzgerald

1 month ago | yahoo.com | James Fitzgerald

Greenland's politicians have condemned plans for high-profile US visits, in the wake of President Donald Trump's threats to take over the island. Second Lady Usha Vance will make a cultural visit this week, and a separate trip is expected from Trump's National Security Adviser Mike Waltz. Outgoing Greenlandic Prime Minister Mute Egede described the plan as aggressive, and said the duo had not been invited for meetings.

1 month ago | apimagazine.com.au | James Fitzgerald

March marks five years since the World Health Organisation declared the Covid-19 global pandemic. For myself and my wife, Hannah, 14 March 2025 overshadowed the 11 March Covid anniversary - we had just secured our ninth investment property, our sixth since the pandemic kicked off. Looking back, the smartest thing I did during those crazy times was listen to my number one mentor, John Fitzgerald. Uncle John’s no stranger to tough times.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | James Fitzgerald

The White House has denied an accusation from rights groups that it flouted due process by defying a judge's order while carrying out deportations at the weekend. A group of 238 alleged Venezuelan gang members, plus 23 alleged members of the international MS-13 gang, were sent from the US to a prison in El Salvador. Some were removed from the country under a law not used since World War Two. The move came despite a temporary block issued by a judge.

1 month ago | politico.eu | James FitzGerald |James Fitzgerald |Dan Bloom

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a renewed push for Britain's watchdogs to rip up red tape and boost the economy. Starmer could launch a regulatory action plan as soon as next week, two industry representatives who have discussed the matter directly with the government told POLITICO. A government official, granted anonymity to speak freely, confirmed an announcement is slated to take place before Chancellor Rachel Reeves' spring statement on March 26.

1 month ago | politico.eu | James FitzGerald |James Fitzgerald

The U.K. economy would face “substantial” risks if the U.S. administration sparks a trade war by ending multilateralism, the Bank of England governor warned. Speaking to MPs on the Treasury Committee on Wednesday, Andrew Bailey said the ongoing trade disputes — with the U.S. slapping tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico, and the trio of countries responding in kind — is a “big episode” that Britain “has to take seriously.”“There is a major shift going on ...