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Readers respond to Jonathan Freedland’s article about Tony Blair’s vision for the futureJonathan Freedland says Tony Blair “would say you can only address [poverty and inequality] once the economy is…
June 2, 2026
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From India and Africa to Europe, countries not yet in the AI supply chain risk mass job losses, losing the tax revenue needed to deal with the tech’s falloutBusiness live…
June 2, 2026
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Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsAnthropic confidentially files for initial public offering on US stock marketUK mortgage approvals have hit a 15-month high, despite the Middle East…
June 2, 2026
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Austerity has benefitted bond traders but impoverished British society and led to the rise of populism. Is it right that we carry on adhering to their interests?Should politics always be…
June 2, 2026
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British house prices fell 0.6% in May, leaving them 1.7% higher than a year earlier, Nationwide reportsUK house prices fall for first time this year amid rising ratesEurozone factories were…
June 1, 2026
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Economics
It’s not enough to wish for growth; economic success requires a sense of purpose, according to this academicWhen Keir Starmer won a landslide Labour majority promising to pursue five governing…
June 1, 2026
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Alan Milburn says youth unemployment has no quick fixes – an idea with an important lesson for those thinking about how to rejoin the EUMainstream politicians are rarely direct. It…
May 31, 2026
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Botswana
Healthcare should be free but lack of essential supplies has led to patients being told to buy their own medicinesIn late 2023, Boitumelo Mosege fell sick. Her neck swelled up,…
May 30, 2026
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Trump’s pursuit of policies that drive up prices, including tariffs and war, might be punished in November’s electionsFor such an uncannily successful politician, Donald Trump exhibits a perplexing political myopia.…
May 30, 2026
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Business
Equilibra, EcoGo and Ferreres project a monthly drop, while FIEL and CICEC see modest gains. Industry and trade remain the biggest drags La entrada Consultancies split on April activity, but…
May 29, 2026
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Unemployment
A landmark report has warned that the UK risks a ‘lost generation’ of young people, as new figures show that more than 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds in the UK…
May 28, 2026
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Labor party
The $1,000 tax deduction, $250 ‘working Australians tax offset’, and CGT and negative gearing changes will benefit most young people, Treasury secretary saysGet our breaking news email, free app or…
May 28, 2026
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Business
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsNumber of Neets in UK could hit 1.25m by early 2030s, Milburn review will sayNew data from Zoopla this morning highlights the…
May 28, 2026
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Acosta served as director of Public Credit under Petro, one of the most sensitive positions inside Colombia’s economic team. The post Political violence remains an ‘Electoral Tool’ in Colombia: Ex-Petro…
May 28, 2026
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Business
The bloc signed only two free trade agreements between 2007 and 2024. It has now concluded deals with the EU and EFTA, while negotiations with Canada and several Asian markets…
May 27, 2026
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Economics
The fund flagged that the celebrated fiscal surplus turns into a deficit once capitalized interest is included La entrada IMF pushes for tax reform and faster reserve buildup ahead of…
May 26, 2026
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Economics
The chancellor can point to growth and lower inflation, but weak job data, flat living standards and uncertain productivity are no reason to cheerIn October 1991, the then chancellor Norman…
May 26, 2026
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Oil
Crude rises after US strikes on Iran dampen hopes of peace deal, with experts saying talks appear stuck in ‘endless loop’Business live – latest updatesOil has again touched $100 a…
May 26, 2026
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Economics
Peer’s comments come as Milburn report is likely to find government has failed to tackle youth unemploymentBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of Next has sounded the alarm about a…
May 26, 2026
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Business
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsMiddle East crisis live: US attacks Iran missile sites as Tehran negotiators hold talks in QatarRachel Reeves tells ministers to ‘buy British’…
May 26, 2026
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Retail industry
Data shows even if Iran war ends, shop price inflation on rise, while only 16% of firms left unscathed by conflictHigher prices could persist over the summer even if ceasefire…
May 26, 2026
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Economics
The funds were released following the board's approval of the second review of the Extended Fund Facility signed in 2025 La entrada IMF approves US$1 billion disbursement for Argentina se…
May 22, 2026
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Economics
GDP rose 3.5% from February and 5.5% year-on-year, the biggest monthly jump since Milei took office. La entrada Argentina’s economy hits new all-time high in March, with broad-based growth se…
May 22, 2026
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Economics
City made outsized contribution to falling levels of deprivation between 2010 and 2025, thinktank finds Manchester has recorded the biggest fall in inner-city deprivation in Britain, according to a report,…
May 21, 2026
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Economics
Chancellor launches ‘Great British summer savings scheme’ after Keir Starmer postpones fuel duty increasePlanned fuel duty rise to be scrapped, says Keir StarmerRachel Reeves is to promise free summer bus…
May 21, 2026
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Supermarkets
Retailers such as M&S need not worry – the UK is not in a state of emergency and competition is clearly workingCall for food price caps ‘preposterous’, says M&S boss“Completely…
May 20, 2026
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Inflation
Lower than expected April annual rate a lift for Rachel Reeves as impact of Iran war yet to fully hit householdsBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation slowed to 2.8% in…
May 20, 2026
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Andy Burnham
Roots of idea for ‘ending neoliberalism’ have been growing over many months – with many different influencesManchesterism is “the end of neoliberalism”. That was the claim made by Andy Burnham…
May 19, 2026
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Business
Jobless rate unexpectedly rises to 5% and employment falls by 100,000, biggest drop in six years; economists say June interest rate hike looks less likelyOur economics editor Heather Stewart reports:I’m…
May 19, 2026
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Economics
Pay growth eases to 3.4% as businesses face pressure from soaring energy costsAnalysis: No feelgood factor for ReevesUnemployment in the UK has unexpectedly risen to 5% while wage growth has…
May 19, 2026
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Economics
Rise in unemployment and weak pay growth underline how tough this year will be for UK householdsUK unemployment unexpectedly rises to 5%News that the UK unemployment rate jumped back to…
May 19, 2026
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Business
International Monetary Fund says ‘Staying the course on deficit reduction will be important’ for the UK, in annual assessment of the economyIMF urges UK to ‘stay the course’ on borrowing…
May 18, 2026
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Economics
Households ‘increasingly gloomy’ about finances amid fears of interest rate rises due to higher fuel pricesRising prices have become the top financial concern for UK households, according to a monthly…
May 18, 2026
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Social care
The challenge of how to look after an ageing population has been ducked by politicians for too longIf a new Labour leader wants to underline their determination to wrestle with…
May 17, 2026
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Income inequality
This ‘ghost GDP’ shows how headline economic growth is increasingly disconnected from reality for most, says reportUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesThe wealth of Britain’s 157…
May 15, 2026
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Social care
Labour’s immigration plans tear up the promise made to 300,000 people recruited for a sector in crisis “We are deflated, we are sad. We feel the government is trying to…
April 26, 2026
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