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The Explainer Decline in standards ‘risks becoming a defining feature of our political culture’ as Britain falls to lowest ever score on global index

By The Week UK Published 12 February 26

The Explainer Around 26,000 additional arrivals expected in the UK as government widens eligibility in response to crackdown on rights in former colony

By The Week UK Published 11 February 26

The Explainer While Harvard is still near the top, other colleges have slipped

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 10 February 26

The Explainer Opposition party has claimed the void left by Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League but Islamist party could yet have a say

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 10 February 26

The explainer Imaginary technology is taking jobs

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 9 February 26

Donald Trump’s 21st century take on the Monroe Doctrine harks back to an earlier era of US interference in Latin America

By The Week UK Published 8 February 26

The Explainer Family dynasties, Ice agents and unlikely heroes are expected at the tournament

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 6 February 26

The Explainer Three out of four people diagnosed with cancer will be living well with the disease or cancer-free within five years, under new targets

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 5 February 26

The Explainer The Financial Services Compensation Scheme protects up to £120,000 per person for each 'authorised institution' or banking group

By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated 5 February 26

The explainer Checking out; not blowing up

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 4 February 26

The Explainer Texts and emails about Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador could fuel biggest political scandal ‘for a generation’

By The Week UK Published 4 February 26

The Explainer The lottery savings bond is popular but savers will be disappointed at another rate cut

By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Last updated 4 February 26