faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Canadian finance minister on “teaming up” in current changed world: 071
Reposted by @faisalislam.bsky.socialBBC Newsnight @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social · 23/04/2026“You’re more likely to lose your job to someone who is using AI, than to AI itself...” Rishi Sunak speaks to @faisalislam.bsky.social about how AI could impact jobs, with the former PM saying the “best protection” is to have a “competence and confidence using these new tools.” #Newsnight 26304
Reposted by @faisalislam.bsky.socialBBC Newsnight @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social · 12/03/2026“AI is basically sucking up all human knowledge and throwing it back at us - and charging a price.” Talking Heads founding member David Byrne speaks to @faisalislam.bsky.social about AI and its impact on creativity. #Newsnight 522988
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 15/02/2026MOST READ: Look up at the skyscrapers and look down at the buzz of a city full of young workers, and you see something occasionally elusive in Britain, a city full of growth and optimism. In the week of more sluggish UK growth figures, for Radio 4’s In Other News… www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukCould Manchester be a model for the UK to kickstart growth?With an annual growth rate of 3.1%, Manchester's economy has performed twice as well as that of the UK as a whole. 57618
Reposted by @faisalislam.bsky.socialJohn Peters @johnthejack.bsky.social · 19/01/2026From @faisalislam.bsky.social Surreal, but heard at Davos: Official Danish archives show Woodrow Wilson’s 1916 signature & Secretary of State Robert Lansing, committing US by treaty that Denmark has right to “whole of Greenland”, after Trump written denial of right. 21373166
Reposted by @faisalislam.bsky.socialCharles Tallack @charlestallack.bsky.social · 17/01/2026What explains the divergence between consumer confidence of the over- and under-50s? @faisalislam.bsky.social for BBC www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 6177
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 25/12/2025The @demishassabis film The Thinking Game is brilliant, already watched 160m times - probably the best advert for the UK’s centrality to the future of high level globally important research and therefore for the world economy… from AI itself to its applications in every corner of frontier science… 1173
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 12/12/2025Friday night #Newsnight … 💥 warnings of war in Europe, what does it mean? 🌲 Gurinder Chadha on new Christmas film which gives a British Asian take on Christmas Carol ⛪️ Church of Englands new campaign against “populist right” With @PennyMordaunt @gilliantett @JOwusuNepaul 2230 BBC Two & IPlayer 0232
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 20/10/2025NEW It’s China vs the world” says US Treasury Secretary but is it in fact the trade war vs the Nasdaq? Mad week in America… trying to work out how the rest of the world, and markets work out what’s going on with US economic policy and markets… www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukBankers on edge, a gilded cash room and US blaming China - my week at IMFAfter five days talking to ministers, bankers and trade negotiators at the IMF, the BBC's Faisal Islam assesses the global outlook. 191
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 20/10/2025NEW At the key international economic committee of finance ministers and central bankers, the IMFC, Chancellor Rachel Reeves chose to stress how the 2020 Brexit deal has “compounded” the UKs long term productivity, “acknowledging” OBR 4% long term hit www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukRachel Reeves blames Brexit deal for long-term damage to economyRachel Reeves made the comments about the 2020 deal at a key meeting of the world's leading finance ministers and central bankers. 189232
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Coming up on @BBCNewsnight Powerful interview with the family of Virginia Giuffre on latest attempts in Congress to release all Epstein files, their call for Sarah Ferguson to lose Royal title, and how they and she reacted to the Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew PLUS Digital ID Burnham 2230 14210
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 08/08/2025on #Newsnight 1. Trump suggesting a Ukraine-Russia peace deal involving “some swapping of territories” 2. JD Vance @ UK - a charm offensive after his sharp criticism ? - a confidant explains 3. Wikipedia boss Jimmy Wales tells us of his concerns about Online Safety Act & AI hit to graduate jobs… 4204
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 14/07/2025#BBCNewsnight at 2230 on BBC2 / IPlayer & across the world on BBC News: Astonishing footage of a drone dropping off contraband at a major prison: “we have ceded airspace” over our prisons says chief inspector - Chancellor big Mansion House speech as tax rise speculation rife 4160
Reposted by @faisalislam.bsky.socialVictoria Derbyshire @vicderbyshire.bsky.social · 26/06/2025Standing Strong: the John & Amy Hunt interview @BBCOne 9pm 1211010
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 06/04/2025LONG READ From David Ricardo to Alexander Hamilton to David Autor to the “sum of all cheating” to the equation that tariffs penguins, to loaded guns & game theory. Another BBC InDepth trying to explain what’s on earth is going on and where it’s going…. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukTrump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic mightWhat made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades? 2415864
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 07/03/2025Tonight @BBCNewsnight at 2230 Does Russia want actual peace? key Putin ally suggests Moscow not about to compromise… Panel @PeterRicketts @montie @cocobyname What’s going on with Reform? AND end of week excl with banned Eurovision singer from Malta 9307
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 06/03/2025on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social latest in geopolitical geoeconomic chaos ⚡️ EU agreeing to fund rearmament 🚨 Trump row back on trade war after stock falls 🇨🇦 excl with Canada’s Security minister 💥 is tariff chaos is in fact about a bigger plan for a weaker dollar @gilliantett.bsky.social 0254
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 25/02/2025Thumping fall in Tesla sales in Jan across Europe (EU +Efta + UK)… down 45%, to 9,945 from 18k last Jan. In EU alone halved to 7,500… at the same time EV sales in general up 37%. Shares down 10%. Overtaken by JLR and Mazda. And BYD in UK. New model Y factor, but Musk hit too? 1315241
Reposted by @faisalislam.bsky.socialBBC Newsnight @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social · 11/02/2025“Whoever controls powerful AI… could be a dictator” @faisalislam.bsky.social speaks to Nobel Prize winning Turkish-American economist Daron Acemoglu, who warns about the dangers of AI dictators and the impact powerful AI could have on global democracy. #Newsnight www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmzs...youtube.comNobel prize winner on threat of AI dictators and Big Tech’s risk to democracyYouTube video by BBC Newsnight 1514353
Reposted by @faisalislam.bsky.socialLouis Harris-White @lharriswhite.bsky.social · 01/02/2025Carney on five years of Brexit: "…unfortunately, the United Kingdom is living with the economic impact of that decision. This is a case where I wish I were wrong or had been wrong about the likely economic impact." WATCH: m.youtube.com/watch?v=yV10... #Newsnight | @faisalislam.bsky.socialm.youtube.com"We're going to stand up to a bully" | Mark Carney on President Trump’s Canada trade tariffsYouTube video by BBC Newsnight 14316
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 25/01/2025quite something… An attempt to reshape global econ & trade by projecting US tech supremacy & economic optimism AND threatening trillions in tariffs… Ultimate carrot and stick. Charm & Offence. Davos elite nod along as Trump delivers ultimatum www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukDavos elite nod along as Trump delivers ultimatumPresident Trump's 'America First' message takes shape, as the rest of the world begins to digest what it might mean for them and global trade. 9339
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 24/01/2025NEW 🚨 Trade Sec Jonathan Reynolds tells @BBCNews after Trump speech US does not need to apply tariffs to UK because there is no goods trade deficit. 🚨 Reynolds also clarified that both UK joining PEM and a Brexit vet deal with dynamic alignment would not cross red lines. 167529
Reposted by @faisalislam.bsky.socialLaura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 23/01/2025@faisalislam.bsky.social: “ #Trump tells #Davos for those that want to import into the #US from abroad: “You will pay a #tariff” differing amounts… which could be worth “trillions of dollars” for the US Treasury. This must be a universal tariff.” 431
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Exclusive interview with EU Trade chief from Davos… Seeking talks with Trump’s team… open to ambitious reset with UK on food/farm exports and pan European customs rule of origin area www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukEU trade chief: Bloc may consider UK joining pan-Europe customs schemeThe UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention is up for discussion in reset talks, says Maros Sefcovic. 13515
Reposted by @faisalislam.bsky.socialSam Lowe @samuelmarclowe.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Referring of course to this @faisalislam.bsky.social story: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukEU trade chief: Bloc may consider UK joining pan-Europe customs schemeThe UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention is up for discussion in reset talks, says Maros Sefcovic. 4226
Reposted by @faisalislam.bsky.socialKriszta Satori @fulelo.bsky.social · 23/01/2025The new European Union trade chief responsible for post-Brexit negotiations has told the BBC that a "pan-European [customs] area is something we could consider" as part of "reset" discussions between the UK and EU. www.bbc.com/news/article... #EU #brexit By @faisalislam.bsky.socialbbc.comEU trade chief: Bloc may consider UK joining pan-Europe customs schemeThe UK re-joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention is up for discussion in reset talks, says Maros Sefcovic. 02514
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 10/01/2025Bidenomics without the money and now without Biden too, is much too thin. A more detailed strategy for sustained growth is needed, and in short order. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukMortgages rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to actWhy Rachel Reeves needs a more detailed growth strategy - and soon. 2215
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 10/01/2025Last night’s @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social kicked off with these extraordinary images from the devastation in LA 2143
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 13/12/2024Coming up 2230 @BBCTwo Fascinating iv with @DMiliband on working with Syria’s new leaders, refugees, & UK’s place in a rapidly changing geopolitics And GDP, British ambition and Chinese spies with @samuelkasumu & @DrJoGrady @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social 0271
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 12/12/2024RESET! What does PM actually mean by a changed relationship with the EU, after his meeting with Council President at Number 10 today… myself and Nick picking up it could be more extensive than thought… with Margaret Hodge and Kwasi Kwarteng at 2230 on BBC 2 and IPlayer … @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social 4376
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 29/11/2024dragged to see Wicked by 3 daughters and 3 of their friends… First reaction - 3 hours, seriously? Just for part 1. No way. Actually planned to leave early. how absolutely stunning a spectacle & unexpectedly funny too. Now … singing along to “Defying Gravity” on loop… surely a British Oscar… 2348211
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 27/11/2024Things I notice about this place…. No one cussing my socks… Nice not to have the proprietors’ tweets a random warblings in your face every 5 seconds. Very much like the very original Twitter… 3339722
Reposted by @faisalislam.bsky.socialVictoria Derbyshire @vicderbyshire.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Morning Do remember to follow @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social 2528941
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 27/11/2024Great to speak to @adamfleming.bsky.social for Newscast on the Trump tariff trap, electric vehicle conundrum… and my inadvertent realisation watching Industry that my gilet was central casting for a wannabe failed finance bro…. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...bbc.co.ukNewscast - Trump, Tariffs and Trade Wars - BBC SoundsAnd, Government promises overhaul of job market. 0160
Reposted by @faisalislam.bsky.socialBBC Newsnight @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social · 27/11/2024“I am concerned about the difference...we want to make the system equitable” @faisalislam.bsky.social asks Bridget Phillipson why nearly twice as many private school students are getting extra time in exams under special educational needs provisions than those at state schools #Newsnight 710024
Reposted by @faisalislam.bsky.socialBBC Newsnight @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social · 27/11/2024"I know that colleagues are thinking really seriously about what is a very sensitive and emotive issue” Cabinet Minister Bridget Phillipson MP is asked by @faisalislam.bsky.social whether “it’s OK if the Prime Minister ends up on the wrong side” of the assisted dying debate #Newsnight 16287
Reposted by @faisalislam.bsky.socialBBC Newsnight @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social · 27/11/2024“I don’t think it’s gaming the system…if you don’t ask you don’t get” Ex-Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey is asked about stats which show nearly twice as many private school students are getting extra time in exams than those at state schools #Newsnight 198131
Reposted by @faisalislam.bsky.socialBBC Newsnight @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social · 27/11/2024“The Education Secretary is very worried that state school pupils are at a disadvantage” Political Editor Nick Watt responds to Bridget Phillipson’s concerns that nearly twice as many private school students are getting extra time in exams than those at state schools #Newsnight 99620
Reposted by @faisalislam.bsky.socialBBC Newsnight @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social · 27/11/2024“The focus was no longer on benefits and sanctions and compliance - the focus was now 'what’s stopping you get there'" Labour MP Barry Gardiner on a visit to his local job centre #Newsnight 44411
Reposted by @faisalislam.bsky.socialBBC Newsnight @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social · 27/11/2024“I think Israel came under immense pressure from the United States.” @faisalislam.bsky.social asks Nomi Bar-Yaacov, Associate Fellow of Chatham House, what was behind Israel’s push for a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon. #Newsnight 158210
Reposted by @faisalislam.bsky.socialBBC Newsnight @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social · 27/11/2024“We do need to make that transition… moving towards electric vehicles” Speaking to @faisalislam.bsky.social, Cabinet Minister Bridget Phillipson reacts to the closure of Vauxhall’s factory in Luton, with the company's owner blaming government green policy for the decision #Newsnight 159716
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 16/11/2024Thread - The most important battle in the world for AI supremacy/ impact of Trumps election on Musk’s AI firm value/ OpenAI court emails reveals the real story… but let’s start here with my earlier #Newsnight interview with the now Nobel prize winner Geoffrey Hinton: m.youtube.com/watch?v=MGJp...m.youtube.com‘Godfather of AI’ on AI “exceeding human intelligence” and it “trying to take over”YouTube video by BBC Newsnight 1015651
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Well hello there!! @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social 49595105
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 09/11/2024Significant influx of followers on here - thanks for following … will be sure to post much more - please say if there’s something you want us to take a look at etc… 1117913
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 09/11/2024NEW Trade experts calculate £22bn or 2.6% annual hit to UK exports, 0.8% to GDP if Trump goes through with 20% blanket tariff… fishing, petroleum, mining sectors could see exports down a fifth according to @centre4ITP … clothing up a bit tho www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukTrump tariffs could cost UK £22bn of exportsThe UK could face a £22bn hit to its exports if Donald Trump carries out his tariff threats, researchers say. 95626
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 08/10/2024Geoffrey just won Physics Nobel prize - this is my @newsnightbbc interview with him on Artificial Intelligence earlier this year… on what jobs to do, to the Oppenheimer style dilemma on weaponisation, to how no one, not even him, really understands how it works… www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGJp...youtube.com‘Godfather of AI’ on AI “exceeding human intelligence” and it “trying to take over”YouTube video by BBC Newsnight 1277
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 17/09/2024NEW Most comprehensive Brexit trade analysis from economists suggests hit from new trade barriers worsening in 2023 as UK decouples from EU supply chains… uses 3 full years of data to analyse trends by sector/ sub sector and country… 27% export hit vs no Brexit model: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukBrexit deal impact 'worsening', economists sayThe findings come from a report covering the three-year period after the Brexit deal was signed. 66831
faisalislam.bsky.social @faisalislam.bsky.social · 14/08/2024As benign as today’s inflation uptick appeared, with core inflation and services inflation slowing… occupier housing cost is now at a record (since data calculated in 1992) of 7% and this driving a notable wedge between the target measure of CPI (2.2%) and the ONS favourite measure of 3.1% 1120
