Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover is about controlling attention
Musk’s unique ability to move markets relies on him remaining the world’s most recognisable businessperson.
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Brexit is making us poorer – and Rishi Sunak agrees
The Chancellor conceded that Brexit has likely caused a prolonged collapse in UK trade with the world.
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Why Thomas Piketty is optimistic about the left’s future
The French economist on his new book, the living standards crisis and why the “historical movement towards equality” will continue.
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Why women should pay half for university (and economists should pay double)
What universities don’t tell prospective students is that their courses differ wildly in value depending on what you study –…
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Why inflation and the cost-of-living crisis won’t take us back to the 1970s
Surging energy prices force us to confront the suffering caused by inflation and our uncertain future. But a new wage-price…
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Why inflation could break Britain
Inflation has reached 5.4 per cent, the highest level since 1992; high prices and falling wages will intensify the UK's…
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What does the interest rate rise mean for the UK economy, house prices and savings?
The Bank of England has raised the base rate to 1 per cent to address high inflation.
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Could the furlough scheme be reintroduced?
The cost of bringing back the furlough scheme would be lower than failing to do so, say economists and business…
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