New book ‘Trade World’ OUT NOW in UK. Coming to N America May 2027 (link in bio)!
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Ed Conway retweeted
How much is the government currently borrowing? And what does it all mean?
Sky's @EdConwaySky unpicks the Chancellor's budget ⬇️
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Because I spent much of the past eight days traveling I was able to use all the down time finally to read Ed Conway’s much-praised “Material World”, and really enjoyed it. Conway has a talent for digging deep into and explaining some incredibly complex stuff.
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Le risque d’oublier que le monde est matériel à lire : « Matières vitales » de @EdConwaySky europeanscientist.com/fr/opi…
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I found this by @EdConwaySky to be both interesting and useful.
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Ed Conway retweeted
Energy Secretary @Miatsf has agreed that the regulator can grant consent for gas to be produced at the licensed Jackdaw field.
Gas from Jackdaw is expected to start reaching British homes and businesses as early as the end of this month.
ALT Jackdaw gas field gets green light to begin production
Ed Conway retweeted
✍️ Britain does have an economic model. It just happens to be a consumer website.
I wrote something about the moneysavingexpert economy and why it's facing an existential crisis. And why this isn't just a UK issue...
Have a read👇
edconway.substack.com/p/the-…
Ed Conway retweeted
Latest GDP figures mixed with a... sword fight? ⚔️
Sky's @EdConwaySky battles with the background noise to explain the latest figures live from Bangkok ⬇️
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Ed Conway retweeted
From London to Bangkok - @EdConwaySky has taken his screens nearly 6,000 miles away to the IMF annual meeting 🛫
Our economics and data editor takes you through what is happening with the UK's growth and AI ⬇️
Ed Conway retweeted
📽️ WHAT IF THE GAS RUNS OUT?
If the UK's gas supplies fail it turns out there's an emergency plan.
A strict hierarchy about who is cut off first: Europe, then power stations, then industry, then homes.
Our film on the scenario no one wants to talk about👇
youtu.be/sKDnZz4wypI?is=UXgs…
Ed Conway retweeted
Just excellent: educational journalism at its very best. It should be compulsory viewing for all Members of Parliament.
📽️ WHAT IF THE GAS RUNS OUT?
If the UK's gas supplies fail it turns out there's an emergency plan.
A strict hierarchy about who is cut off first: Europe, then power stations, then industry, then homes.
Our film on the scenario no one wants to talk about👇
youtu.be/sKDnZz4wypI?is=UXgs…
Ed Conway retweeted
This is well worth 20 minutes of your time today. A genuinely sobering watch.
As ever, this is superb reporting by Ed Conway. 👇
📽️ WHAT IF THE GAS RUNS OUT?
If the UK's gas supplies fail it turns out there's an emergency plan.
A strict hierarchy about who is cut off first: Europe, then power stations, then industry, then homes.
Our film on the scenario no one wants to talk about👇
youtu.be/sKDnZz4wypI?is=UXgs…
Ed Conway retweeted
Stunning @EdConwaySky @aoifeyourell film on what happens the day our gas supply runs out.
Incredible storytelling, locations and graphics
As we pay the price for high energy bills again and again, do watch:
youtu.be/sKDnZz4wypI?is=6RYn…
Ed Conway retweeted
Stunning piece from @antonhowes, who is the @EdConwaySky industrial detective of history. For eg I had no idea there were “600,000 barrels of refined white salt being produced in the Low Countries each year” by the 16th Century, 25% for herring alone!
After more than two years of research in archives across Europe:
The malicious plots and international intrigues surrounding the most strategically important invention you’ve never heard of
ageofinvention.xyz/p/age-of-…
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Already a fascinating read from @EdConwaySky. His new book ‘Trade World’ explores the complex interconnections, dependencies, & chokepoints that make up the modern economy, & show through the stories of bread, clothes, & cars, that much of what we think of as new is indeed old.
Ed Conway retweeted
LNG shipments exiting the Strait of Hormuz have reached the highest level since the war began
… but still remain far below pre-war levels. Unlike oil, LNG flows through Hormuz have been slow to ramp up
Ed Conway retweeted
Was a joy to have you. Congrats again on the fabulous new book - TRADE WORLD.
amazon.co.uk/Trade-World-Unr…
Ed Conway retweeted
UK growth upgrade for Q2 26 taking QoQ output growth to 0.5%, and an annualised pace of 2.4% during H1.
Very respectable and the fastest in the G7 during H1, and second fastest on a per capita basis.
The big boost compared to the first estimate was the impact of net trade, but also business investment up 5.2% YoY.
Ed Conway retweeted
Diesel shows Britain’s low resilience just in time model running out of road. Now the US is considering a diesel export ban. Canada has 1382 days of supply stockpiled. Japan 1025. Britain? 42. Great @EdConwaySky explainer on @SkyNews
Ed Conway retweeted
What made the British Empire the dominate naval and commercial force in the world was not controlling all the land masses on the globe, but controlling the key maritime chokepoints.
English Channel, Gibraltar, Malta, Suez, Cape of Good Hope, Aden, Hormuz & Singapore.
We are learning that lesson again today, as maritime chokepoints are now being contested.
