James Ashford
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What is Keynesian economics?
In Depth Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces biggest ‘Budget giveaway’ since 1992
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The Budget 2020 in a nutshell
In Depth Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces £30bn stimulus package for coronavirus
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Eurovision 2020 odds - who is the favourite?
In Depth Coronavirus threatens to cancel the contest
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2020 US election: what kind of president would Joe Biden make?
In Depth Obama’s former vice president is front runner to take on Donald Trump
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Can Prince Andrew be subpoenaed in Jeffrey Epstein case?
In Depth US investigators consider options as Andrew ‘completely shuts the door’ to co-operation
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Quiz of The Week: 29 February - 6 March
Speed Read Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
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Why is Trump in denial about coronavirus?
In Depth US president says he has a ‘hunch’ the death rate is lower than WHO estimate
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Coronavirus: why Africa seems to have few cases
In Depth No serious escalation has been reported despite continent’s close link to China
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The role of home secretary: a poisoned chalice?
In Depth Priti Patel is latest Home Office boss in the firing line
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Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel review: fit for a King
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Will Priti Patel resign?
Daily Briefing Former aide reportedly received £25,000 payout over alleged bullying
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The difference between coronavirus and flu
In Depth Influenza kills far more people, but experts say Sars-CoV-2 could ultimately prove more deadly if not contained
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The allegations against Priti Patel
In Depth Permanent secretary refused to obey order to remove senior official because it was Christmas
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US whistleblower claims health workers not given coronavirus protection
In Depth Officials met evacuees from Wuhan without proper training or equipment
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How coronavirus has hit the financial markets
In Depth The market is entering the period of ‘peak fear’
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Quiz of The Week: 22 - 28 January 2020
In Depth Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
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Dozens injured in Greek protests over new migrant centres
In Depth Islanders broke into hotel housing riot police and beat officers
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How populists are exploiting the spread of coronavirus
In Depth Right-wing politicians call for end of the ‘dogma of the open border’
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The rise and fall of Hosni Mubarak
In Depth Autocratic ruler dies at the age of 91 after reigning for 30 years in Egypt
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Coronavirus: is it safe to visit Italy?
In Depth The European country has third-highest infection rate in the world after China and South Korea
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Quiz of The Week: 15 - 21 February 2020
Speed Read Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
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Why are domestic violence rates increasing?
Speed Read Femicide Census finds number of women killed by men is at highest level yet
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Bomb-sniffing grasshoppers: the next frontier for public security?
In Depth Scientists ‘hijack’ insects’ brains to detect chemical explosives
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The most secretive financial systems in the world
In Depth Report calls for sanctions as UK shoots up world rankings of tax havens
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