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What an Andy Burnham premiership could mean for your moneyThe Explainer The Labour leadership favourite is expected to put his own stamp on taxes, pensions, and more
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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4 credit card myths not to buyThe Explainer Debunking some popular credit score tips
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How the world reported on Keir Starmer’s resignationThe Explainer With the prospect of seven prime ministers in the last 10 years, some see Downing Street as a revolving door, and Britain as ‘ungovernable’
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Which side is winning the war: Russia or Ukraine?The Explainer Ukraine’s war effort ‘on the front foot’ as it awaits response to ceasefire offer
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The main players in an Andy Burnham governmentThe Explainer From well-known frontrunners to fresh-faced dark horses – who can expect big jobs under the next PM?
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The UK’s fiscal rules: stick or twist?The Explainer Strict commitments on government spending could be tested under a new prime minister
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What’s the situation in Gaza now?The Explainer Since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the Gaza Strip has largely dropped out of the headlines, but suffering continues
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The UK’s AI experiment on children seeking asylumThe Explainer Two reports have identified flaws with the facial age estimation technology to be used by Home Office
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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How US-Iran peace deal will affect the cost of livingThe Explainer Oil prices have already fallen sharply from peak but effects from Gulf conflict could be felt for months to come
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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The Wegovy weight-loss pill: what you need to knowThe Explainer ‘Game-changing’ oral drug has similar success rate to injections but also comes with potentially serious side-effects
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Can you trust artificial intelligence to help manage your money?The Explainer Many people are turning to AI for financial advice but there are questions over the reliability of its responses
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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How the UK became a data centre hubThe Explainer UK hosts nearly a quarter of Europe’s data centres, despite growing concerns around environmental impact and water consumption
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Scientists renew the search for measles drugs amid low vaccination ratesThe Explainer There is currently no FDA-approved measles drug. But researchers are optimistic.
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The UK’s new social media ban explainedThe Explainer UK will ‘go further than any other country’ in the world in limiting online access for under-16s
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The dangers of climate change during the World CupThe explainer The field is heating up
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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