Economy
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Is the UK headed for recession?
Today’s Big Question Sluggish growth and rising unemployment are ringing alarm bells for economists
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Will Rachel Reeves’ tax U-turn be disastrous?
Today’s Big Question The chancellor scraps income tax rises for a ‘smorgasbord’ of smaller revenue-raising options
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Will the public buy Rachel Reeves’ tax rises?
Today’s Big Question The Chancellor refused to rule out tax increases in her televised address, and is set to reverse pledges made in the election manifesto
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Can Nigel Farage and Reform balance the books?
Today's Big Question Nigel Farage has, for the first time, ‘articulated something resembling a fiscal rule’ that he hopes will win over voters and the markets
By The Week UK Published
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Is the job market frozen or faltering?
Today's Big Question Layoffs raise alarms while young workers eye law school
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Should Labour break manifesto pledge and raise taxes?
Today's Big Question There are ‘powerful’ fiscal arguments for an income tax rise but it could mean ‘game over’ for the government
By The Week UK Published
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Autumn Budget: will Rachel Reeves raid the rich?
Talking Point To fill Britain’s financial black hole, the Chancellor will have to consider everything – except an income tax rise
By The Week UK Published
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Is the US in recession?
Today's Big Question ‘Unofficial signals’ are flashing red
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Will latest Russian sanctions finally break Putin’s resolve?
Today's Big Question New restrictions have been described as a ‘punch to the gut of Moscow’s war economy’
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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French finances: what’s behind country’s debt problem?
The Explainer Political paralysis has led to higher borrowing costs and blocked urgent deficit-reducing reforms to social protection
By The Week UK Published
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Are the UK’s fiscal problems too big to fix?
Today's Big Question Economists blame the ‘inability of the political system to grapple with a solvable problem’
By The Week UK Published
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The world's 10 richest families
In Depth From Middle Eastern monarchs to M&M magnates, these are the most fabulously wealthy clans on Earth
By David Faris Last updated
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Gen Z is facing a credit score crisis
In the Spotlight The average Gen Z credit score has dropped three points in 2025
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Who benefits from Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B visa fee?
In the Spotlight American workers might see gains. But there are drawbacks.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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