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Kenyan President William Ruto makes stunning about-face on controversial tax bill
In the Spotlight After days of deadly civil unrest, the African leader abruptly backed down from the costly legislation he'd once championed as necessary to save his country from crippling default
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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The great wealth transfer: who stands to gain?
Under the radar Millennials are forecast to inherit a fortune but are they qualified to handle sudden riches?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The importance of discussing and dealing with debt
The Explainer Increasing numbers of people have 'problem debt' – but there are ways to tackle it
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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How to get your finances in order for 2024
The Explainer Start the new year with a fresh look at your savings and budgets
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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US debt ceiling: will Congress deadlock be broken?
Today's Big Question Political brinkmanship between President Biden and House Republicans could spell ‘economic calamity’
By The Week Staff Published
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The great lending game: IMF vs China
feature Vulnerable countries face choice of restrictive ‘conditionalities’ or ‘debt-trap diplomacy’
By Elliott Goat Published
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Is it worth paying off a student loan early?
feature Experts say in many cases early payments won’t save you money in the long run
By The Week Staff Published
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UK credit card debt soars: a worrying new trend?
Business Briefing People borrowed £1.5bn on credit cards in February, the highest monthly amount since records began
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Squid Games: the real-life crisis that inspired hit Netflix show
feature Brutal survival drama portrays fictional victims of South Korea’s soaring household debt
By The Week Staff Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Forced labour, virtual bailiffs and Cumbrian coal
podcast Are British companies doing enough about modern slavery? How can we regulate digital repossessions? And why are we still opening new coal mines?
By The Week Staff Published
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What the EU recession means for the bloc’s future
In Depth Second wave of coronavirus threatens to derail recovery plans
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Instant Opinion: dirty money ‘destroys dreams and lives’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 21 September
By The Week Staff Published
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January debt: five tips to help make ends meet
In Depth How to cope if you’re short on money during long wait for post-Christmas payday
By The Week Staff Published
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Conservatives run massive October deficit as election approaches
In Depth The overspend can be put down to preparations for no-deal Brexit, but some doubt parties’ campaign pledges are fiscally responsible
By William Gritten Last updated
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