The impact of the federal government shutdown as US government services grind to a halt and the salaries of hundreds of thousands of government employees go on hold. 

The impact of the federal government shutdown as US government services grind to a halt and the salaries of hundreds of thousands of government employees go on hold.&nbsp;

A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by a Monocle editor. The show features informed reporting, prescient business analysis and invaluable industry reports covering everything from technology to aviation and retail to media.

A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by a Monocle editor. The show features informed reporting, prescient business analysis and invaluable industry reports covering everything from technology to aviation and retail to media.

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The US federal government shutdown begins

Andrew P Miller, the former deputy assistant secretary of state for Israeli-Palestinian affairs, on how Washington and Tel Aviv’s relationship should change. Plus: a new insight into urban policy and Konfekt’s best hosting tips.

Andrew P Miller, the former deputy assistant secretary of state for Israeli-Palestinian affairs, on how Washington and Tel Aviv&rsquo;s relationship should change. Plus: a new insight into urban policy and Konfekt&rsquo;s best hosting tips.

Reforming the US-Israel relationship and how behavioural science shapes urban policy

The race is on to find a new British ambassador to the United States, following the dismissal of Peter Mandelson. Plus: a look at the Italian front pages and a Christmas-themed edition of ‘The Global Countdown’.

The race is on to find a new British ambassador to the United States, following the dismissal of Peter Mandelson. Plus: a look at the Italian front pages and a Christmas-themed edition of &lsquo;The Global Countdown&rsquo;.

Who will be the UK’s new ambassador to the US? 

We delve into the big year ahead for Brazil and discuss how to remain optimistic in meeting the challenges facing refugees around the world. 

We delve into the big year ahead for Brazil and discuss how to remain optimistic in meeting the challenges facing refugees around the world.&nbsp;

The US federal government shutdown begins

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