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How many people are working illegally in the UK?
The Explainer Government vows 'nationwide blitz' on illicit workforce believed to number in the hundreds of thousands
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Who is winning the war in Ukraine?
The Explainer Vladimir Putin continues to stall on ceasefire agreement, even as Russian advance slows
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Cytomegalovirus can cause permanent birth defects
The Explainer The virus can show no symptoms in adults
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Ari Aster revisits the pandemic, Adam Sandler tees off again and Lamb Chop gets an origin story in July movies
the week recommends The month's film releases include 'Eddington,' 'Happy Gilmore 2' and 'Shari & Lamb Chop'
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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How to navigate buying and selling a home at the same time
The Explainer Schedule the swap to reap the most financial benefits
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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The countries around the world without jury trials
The Explainer Legal systems in much of continental Europe and Asia do not rely on randomly selected members of the public
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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How a UK wealth tax could work
The Explainer A levy could be on the agenda as Rachel Reeves attempts to get the nation's finances back on track
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Israel's plan for confining all Palestinians in 'humanitarian city'
The Explainer Defence minister wants to establish zone in Gaza for displaced people – which they would not be allowed to leave – prompting accusations of war crimes
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What to know about private equity in your 401(k)
the explainer BlackRock is making private investments available in employer-sponsored retirement plans
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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The failed bombings of 21/7
The Explainer The unsuccessful attacks 'unnerved' London and led to a tragic mistake
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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China's London super-embassy
The Explainer The People's Republic wants to build a massive new embassy in central London, and a lot of people aren't happy about it
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4 tips to get a lower credit card APR
the explainer Don't let your card's annual percentage rate balloon your balance
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Democrats vs. Republicans: which party are the billionaires backing?
The Explainer Younger tech titans join 'boys' club throwing money and support' behind President Trump, while older plutocrats quietly rebuke new administration
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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King Charles and the Sovereign Grant: how UK taxpayers fund the monarchy
The Explainer Royals received £86.3m from government last year – and they are in line for a 50% increase
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Delivery drivers face continuing heat risks with Trump's OSHA pick
The Explainer David Keeling is a former executive at UPS and also worked at Amazon
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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