Friday Briefing: An historic moment

Uncertain times

After 70 years, the reign of Queen Elizabeth II came to an end on Thursday.

Today, a strange atmosphere hangs in the air, as the nation collectively and individually responds to the news. A period of national mourning has begun, and the death of the nation's longest-reigning monarch has left the country in an uncertain state. The Bank of England has postponed its meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee by a week, parliamentary business is suspended and crowds at Buckingham Palace have just met King Charles III. Whatever your stance, this is an historic moment. We are living in uncertain times and while it is right that the nation mourns, people need he...