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The welfare bill: is spending on benefits really out of control?The Explainer Critics claim that ‘spiralling’ costs are unsustainable, but Keir Starmer’s attempts prove reforming the system is no small feat
By The Week UK Published
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Diesel price hikes: a ‘missile’ heading for Trump votersTalking Point A proposed export ban could drive down prices in the short term, but at the risk of damaging long-term production
By The Week UK Published
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Is the UK on the verge of a diesel crisis?Today’s Big Question Record high prices underline Britain’s reliance on global suppliers to power ‘engine’ of economy
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Argentina turns up the economic pressure on the FalklandsThe Explainer Buenos Aires is making life more difficult for residents of the South Atlantic islands
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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How the Fed interest rate hike will hit your walletFEATURE Is life about to get more expensive for the average American spender?
By The Week US Published
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Nscale’s $35bn IPO: off-the-scale ambition?In the Spotlight British data centre operator counts Nick Clegg and Sheryl Sandberg among its board members, but its potential remains untested
By The Week UK Published
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Could a ban on diesel exports bring down fuel prices?In the Spotlight Farm-state Republicans want a ban, putting them at odds with oil alliesm
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Is China the winner of the Iran oil crisis?Today's Big Question Xi Jinping has turned vast energy reserves into ‘a surprising source of geopolitical power’
By The Week UK Published
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Paramount, states settle, clearing Warner mergerSpeed Read Paramount’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. now appears to be on the way
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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England’s glassblowing industry under threat from green leviesUnder the Radar Threats to northern-based sector could prove embarrassing for Andy Burnham
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Why charity shops are closingThe Explainer Lack of good-quality items and rise in online retailers is forcing more stores to shut their doors
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The world’s 10 richest familiesIn Depth While there is only one trillionaire, the world is still full of extraordinarily wealthy families, from Gulf monarchs to luxury clothiers
By David Faris Last updated
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Escalating US-Iran attacks drive oil above $100Speed Read Diesel gas prices rose to a record high after the attacks
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Is the UK economy turning a corner?Today's Big Question Chancellor tries to present a vision for growth that ‘commands the confidence of markets’ – and a sceptical public
By The Week UK Published
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