Roula Khalaf discusses the relevance of CP Snow’s “Two Cultures” thesis, highlighting a growing division between entrepreneurs and those disconnected from practical innovation. She emphasizes the importance of Larry Ellison’s £100mn investment in the Ellison Institute of Technology, aiming to bridge the gap in UK science commercialization and foster an entrepreneurial spirit in the face of current economic challenges.
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Blair government rejected Israeli pressure to ban leading pro-Palestinian charity, Newly-released British documents reveal – Middle East Monitor
Tony Blair's government resisted Israeli demands to ban the Palestinian Relief and Development Fund (Interpal) despite accusations of funding Hamas, as newly released British documents reveal. The UK maintained that there was insufficient evidence to justify action against Interpal, which had been cleared of wrongdoing in multiple investigations, while Israel pushed for its proscription after labeling it a terrorist organization. Want More Context? 🔎
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