Business
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The UK's national debt: a terrifying warning
Talking Points OBR's 'grim' report on Britain's fiscal outlook warns of skyrocketing spending, but 'projection' is not a 'forecast'
By The Week Published
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Oxford Street: a return to former glories?
In the Spotlight Sadiq Khan hopes to restore the fortunes of the famous London shopping street but is pedestrianisation the way forward?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Fed cuts rates half a point, hinting victory on inflation
Speed Read This is the Fed's first cut in two years
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Is flexible working better for business?
Today's Big Question Labour wants to end 'culture of presenteeism' and make hybrid working a 'default right' for UK employees
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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The rise of the space economy
Shoot for the moon
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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'Super Mario' to the rescue: can Draghi fix Europe's economy?
Today's Big Question Former central bank boss calls for more innovation and investment – but faces 'too many moving parts for a straightforward fix'
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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The government's growing concern over a potential US Steel takeover
In the Spotlight Japan's largest steelmaker, Nippon Steel, is attempting to buy the company
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Canadian takeover bid for Japan's 7-Eleven could change how the Asian country does business
In the Spotlight Would a foreign company upend konbini culture?
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Is the tide turning on diversity initiatives?
In the Spotlight 'Online pressure from the right' and legal and political changes lead major US corporates to reverse DEI policies
By The Week Staff Published
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Luxe landlords: High-end brands are moving into real estate
Under the Radar Luxury brands are investing in both commercial and residential property.
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Can Starbucks' new CEO revive the company?
Today's Big Question Brian Niccol has been the CEO of Chipotle since 2018 but is now moving to the coffee chain
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Sicily yacht sinking: search resumes for Mike Lynch
Speed Read Specialist divers continue to search for six guests still missing from superyacht struck by a suspected tornado
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Public sector strikes: where are we now
The Explainer Government announces deals with train drivers but further walkouts are on the cards
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Is the Fed ready to start cutting interest rates?
Today's Big Question Recession fears and a presidential election affect the calculation
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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