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Microsoft cleared by UK watchdog to buy 'Call of Duty' maker
Speed Reads Watchdog finally approves $69bn deal but criticises tech giant for its tactics
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Can HS2 get back on track?
Today's Big Question West Midlands mayor offers business solution to keep northern leg but final decision may rest with Labour
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Withdrawing benefits: 'war on work shy' or 'matter of fairness'?
Talking Point Jeremy Hunt to boost minimum wage while cracking down on claimants who refuse to look for work
By The Week Staff Published
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Public-sector pay: where can Rishi Sunak find the cash to stop the strikes?
Today's Big Question Prime minister has ruled out borrowing but critics say he is ‘distorting the truth’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Food price caps: a return to 1970s living in UK?
Talking Point Government plan labelled ‘hare-brained’ as industry bosses warn it could lead to shortages, push up inflation and cut competition
By The Week Staff Published
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Taxing times: the tax changes coming in April 2023
feature Rates to remain the same but frozen thresholds mean many people will pay more to HMRC
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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Quiz of The Week: 11-17 March
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
By The Week Staff Published
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Budget 2023: the big giveaways and takeaways
feature The chancellor is banking on extension of free childcare and lifting of pension caps to drive economic growth
By Arion McNicoll Published
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‘Devil is in the detail’ for Jeremy Hunt’s free childcare expansion
Speed Read Critics fear chancellor’s plan for increased childcare funding could cause more harm than good for nursery sector
By Arion McNicoll Published
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The Silicon Valley Bank collapse
feature Sudden failure of tech sector’s go-to bank sparks fears of wider contagion
By The Week Staff Published
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Budget 2023 predictions: what will Jeremy Hunt announce?
In Depth Businesses braced for downbeat affair as chancellor urges caution
By Jamie Timson Last updated
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Corporation tax rise: crippling investment or calculated risk?
Talking Point Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt will go ahead with business levy hike, despite warnings from prominent backbenchers
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Jeremy Hunt’s surprising tax windfall: to spend or to hold?
Talking Point The chancellor has received an unexpected pre-Budget boost, with public finances in surplus for January
By The Week Staff Published
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UK avoids recession - but will anyone notice?
Today's Big Question Think tank says 2023 ‘will feel like a recession for many, regardless of the data’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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