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Does Labour have a cronyism problem?
Today's Big Question Labour accused of creating a 'chumocracy by stealth' through civil service appointments
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Should GCSE resits be scrapped?
Today's Big Question With nearly 40% of students set to resit maths or English in November, experts are calling for a rethink of the policy
By Abby Wilson Published
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Why are so many colleges closing?
Today's Big Question 'Enrollment cliffs' and higher tuition both play a role
By Joel Mathis, 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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Is China winning the Global South?
Today's Big Question US leaders say America needs to step up
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Can Blinken secure 'last chance' Gaza ceasefire deal?
Today's Big Question US optimism over a decisive breakthrough is met with cynicism by Israeli and Hamas officials
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Will new towns fix the UK's housing crisis?
Today's Big Question The government plans to create communities of at least 10,000 homes to tackle the chronic shortage of houses
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Are too many students going to university this year?
Today's Big Question Clearing is a 'buyer's market' for those who missed their grades or are looking to 'upgrade'
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Can the UK successfully evacuate British nationals from Lebanon?
Today's Big Question The government has stepped up plans for a 'Dunkirk-style' evacuation of British nationals from the country
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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What can we expect from Biden's lame-duck denouement?
Today's Big Question Free from the constraints of a contentious reelection campaign, how will President Biden spend his final five months in office?
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US 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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Who would fight Europe's war against Russia?
Today's Big Question Western armies are struggling to recruit and retain soldiers amid fears Moscow's war in Ukraine may spread across Europe
By Abby Wilson Published
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Has Keir Starmer turned the tide after week of riots?
Today's Big Question After two trouble-free nights, attention turns to whether the PM can meet longer term challenges
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Will the resignation of Bangladesh's prime minister usher in a new wave of democracy?
Today's Big Question The prime minister resigned after weeks of violent protests over a quota system
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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