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How a UK wealth tax could work
The Explainer A levy could be on the agenda as Rachel Reeves attempts to get the nation's finances back on track
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Israel's plan for confining all Palestinians in 'humanitarian city'
The Explainer Defence minister wants to establish zone in Gaza for displaced people – which they would not be allowed to leave – prompting accusations of war crimes
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The failed bombings of 21/7
The Explainer The unsuccessful attacks 'unnerved' London and led to a tragic mistake
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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China's London super-embassy
The Explainer The People's Republic wants to build a massive new embassy in central London, and a lot of people aren't happy about it
By The Week UK Published
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What is in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill', and what difference will it make?
The Explainer Controversial legislation has passed after 'gruelling' session on Capitol Hill
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Democrats vs. Republicans: which party are the billionaires backing?
The Explainer Younger tech titans join 'boys' club throwing money and support' behind President Trump, while older plutocrats quietly rebuke new administration
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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King Charles and the Sovereign Grant: how UK taxpayers fund the monarchy
The Explainer Royals received £86.3m from government last year – and they are in line for a 50% increase
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Why passkeys are the next frontier in digital security
The Explainer A disruptive new technology promises to put passwords to bed forever — but not yet
By David Faris Published
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Lifetime Isa: is the government-backed tax-free savings product worth it?
The Explainer The savings account can help you put money away for your first home and your retirement but has faced criticism
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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How the next Dalai Lama will be chosen
The Explainer China 'determined to shape the narrative' around choice of Tibet's next spiritual leader
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Syria's returning refugees
The Explainer Thousands of Syrian refugees are going back to their homeland but conditions there remain extremely challenging
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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How carbon credits and offsets could help and hurt the climate
The explainer The credits could be allowing polluters to continue polluting
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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When did divorce begin?
The Explainer Couples have always split up, but the institution has undergone major changes over the years
By David Faris Last updated
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Iran's allies in the Middle East and around the world
The Explainer Tehran left high and dry by regional proxies and authoritarian global allies
By The Week UK Last updated
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The mounting tensions between Thailand and Cambodia
The Explainer Long-running border disputes are at a decade high, as protesters in Thailand demand the prime minister's resignation
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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