William Gritten
William Gritten is a London-born, New York-based strategist and writer focusing on politics and international affairs.
Latest articles by William Gritten
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Odeon owner bans Universal Pictures films from its screens
In Depth The companies disagree over how new films will be first released - at the heart of the dispute is a row over the future of cinema
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US economy nosedives with worst yet to come
In Depth Current figures do not take April into account, and as such do not show the effect of much of the economic shutdown
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Can you go on holiday this summer?
In Depth Millions depend on tourism for their livelihood, particularly in the summer - what are the chances of countries permitting some travel?
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Should car insurers offer refunds during lockdown?
In Depth Fewer claims being made as drivers stay at home
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How is Russia coping in the pandemic?
In Depth Plummeting oil prices are combining with Covid-19 to badly damage the Russian economy
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Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 20 Apr 2020
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Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Friday 17 Apr 2020
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Amazon thrives during pandemic - but comes under pressure
In Depth This is a crisis tailor-made for an e-commerce giant like Amazon, and business is booming, even as it faces criticism
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German zoo prepares to feed animals to each other
In Depth Neumunster zoo, deprived of its income from visitors by Covid-19, is running out of the funds it needs
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Brexit: the state of affairs as negotiations restart
In Depth Virtual negotiations will begin next week, but time is running out to agree a deal
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Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 13 Apr 2020
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Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Friday 10 Apr 2020
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Is a new global Great Depression inevitable?
In Depth Upcoming recession risks matching the 1930s for severity, but doesn’t have to last as long
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Can a deal be struck to raise oil prices?
In Depth Opec+ will convene today over video link in a bid to boost crude
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Why Bernie Sanders bowed out of US presidential race
In Depth Responsibility for taking on Trump in November now rests squarely with former vice president Joe Biden
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Coronavirus: what we know about Boris Johnson’s hospitalisation
In Depth The prime minister has not recovered swiftly after being in self isolation for 10 days, and spent Sunday night in hospital
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Keir Starmer: what kind of leader will he be?
In Depth The moderate’s victory marks a shift away from the politics of Jeremy Corbyn, but his vision is yet to be clarified
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Coronavirus lockdown hits young, low-paid, and women worst
In Depth A new study has revealed that the industries most affected by the economic shutdown employ some of the most vulnerable members of society
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Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Friday 3 Apr 2020
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Coronavirus: what should prisons do?
In Depth Jail conditions make disease control impractical, and many countries are releasing inmates to avoid mass coronavirus infections
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British banks cancel dividends: what does it mean?
In Depth Bank of England applies pressure to UK banks to help bolster the economy in the face of a Covid-19 recession
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Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 30 Mar 2020
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Oil price continues to tumble: will petrol get cheaper?
In Depth As Covid-19 cripples the economy, lower fuel prices and reduced inflation may provide some relief
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Coronavirus: how is Covid-19 affecting Russia?
In Depth Vladimir Putin delays vote on extending rule amid pandemic
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