the explainer

The Explainer From well-known frontrunners to fresh-faced dark horses – who can expect big jobs under the next PM?

By The Week UK Published 23 June 26

The Explainer Some renters may struggle to gather the large lump sum needed to sign a lease

By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published 22 June 26

The Explainer Since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the Gaza Strip has largely dropped out of the headlines, but suffering continues

By The Week UK Published 21 June 26

The Explainer A change in leadership but no change in rates

By Becca Stanek, The Week US Last updated 18 June 26

The Explainer Trump hopes oil prices will come down immediately, but economists say this probably won’t happen

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 18 June 26

The Explainer Taking over payment for a home loan at its existing rate has obvious appeal

By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published 17 June 26

The Explainer ‘Game-changing’ oral drug has similar success rate to injections but also comes with potentially serious side-effects

By The Week UK Published 17 June 26

The Explainer Many people are turning to AI for financial advice but there are questions over the reliability of its responses

By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published 17 June 26

The Explainer UK hosts nearly a quarter of Europe’s data centres, despite growing concerns around environmental impact and water consumption

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 16 June 26

The Explainer If your homeowners insurance is canceled or not renewed, you still have options

By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published 15 June 26

The Explainer There is currently no FDA-approved measles drug. But researchers are optimistic.

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 15 June 26

The Explainer UK will ‘go further than any other country’ in the world in limiting online access for under-16s

By The Week UK Published 15 June 26