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The Regency Acts: what happens if King Charles can't perform his duties
The Explainer Monarch's responsibilities could be carried out by a regent or the counsellors of state
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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All the reasons Chita Rivera will forever be a legend
The Explainer The dancing, singing actress died at 91. But her legacy is iron-clad.
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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Has the EU finally defeated Viktor Orbán over Ukraine?
The Explainer Hungary's prime minister caved to pressure from fellow leaders following six-week standoff over €50bn Ukraine aid deal
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet, The Week UK Published
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Why Europe's farmers are protesting
The Explainer Grievances over living expenses, taxes and regulations have come to a head
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The push for net zero
The Explainer Britain has committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. What will this involve?
By The Week Staff Published
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Why The Week is asking online readers to subscribe
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Who are Iran's proxies in the Middle East?
The Explainer Tehran's 'Axis of Resistance' includes Hezbollah, Hamas the Houthis as well as groups in Iraq, Syria and Bahrain
By The Week UK Published
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The risks and rewards of investing outside market hours
Global stock markets don't really sleep, so why should your investment portfolio? Here is why you should consider out-of-hours trading
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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How to save money on train travel
feature Rail fares will rise in March but commuters can book some savings now
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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How the MMR vaccine works
The Explainer UK health officials fear decline in jab coverage could see measles spread rapidly across the country
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Brexit: where we are four years on
The Explainer Questions around immigration, trade and Northern Ireland remain as 'divisive as ever'
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Can 'loud budgeting' save you money?
The Explainer It's the latest money-saving TikTok trend – so how does loud budgeting work?
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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How the transmission of Alzheimer's might be possible
The Explainer New research links dementia cases to injections of human growth hormone from deceased donors' brains
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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1% deposit mortgages: a good option for first-time buyers?
The Explainer Reported plan by the Treasury to reintroduce a low-deposit scheme has split opinion
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Why your local council may be going bust
The Explainer Across England, local councils are suffering from grave financial problems
By The Week UK Published
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