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Why it’s time to reconsider an idea that was popular with economists during the great depression.
A statue of Adam Smith at the University of Glasgow.
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Adam Smith’s arguments for accessible, universal, quality education could be applied to address the UK skills shortage.
A Wilko branch in Kingston, Surrey.
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New competition often displaces older, less efficient business models but companies can survive these shifts.
Whisky casks piled outside Bunnahabhain distillery Islay, Scotland.
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Scotch whisky has grown its export business in recent years by developing smart marketing strategies and strong distribution networks.
It won’t hurt a bit.
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The Bank of England has just raised rates for the 14th time in a row to 5.25%.
It’s always a good time to save more, if you can.
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Specific savings goals can help increase your pot – but so can advice and confidence with numbers.
The Bank of England, London.
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Interest rate rises have an uneven effect depending on your savings, living conditions and stage of life.
The British Miracle Meat presenter, Greg Wallace, onstage at a food festival in 2019.
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Repugnance for certain activities tends to dictate government rules for markets but this can obscure real problems like poverty.
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Refugees can help fill labour shortages and skills gaps, while also boosting diversity and competitiveness.
Opec predicts oil demand will be 10% higher by the 2040s.
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Oil producers behave as if heatwaves, forest fires and rising sea levels were happening on another planet.
You may find yourself working alongside AI, not necessarily replaced by it.
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An expert explains what she learned from analysing 10 books on the future of work.
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Making financial firms more aware of their consumers’ needs could provide much-needed support during the cost of living crisis – and beyond.
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The burden of changing workplace gender relations has traditionally been on women, but men have an important role to play in creating gender equality at work and beyond.
A man removes the Twitter sign at the company’s headquarters after owner Elon Musk announced a rebrand to X.
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Musk has completed the ultimate act of disruption to Twitter by rebranding the platform. Here’s what that means for the future of the company and its users.
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Much of the knowledge firms can access about supporting employee mental health is based on the experience of large organisations with significant resources.
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From the cost of living crisis to climate change, research shows how companies can better support employee wellbeing during difficult times.
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The potential gains may be great, but the risks of softer regulation are pretty big too.
What’s next for Netflix.
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Netflix’s different subscription packages are designed to increase profits, while it keeps users engaged with a steady flow of new content devised via its algorithm.
Different inflation strokes for different folks.
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Research shows that inflation is not the same for everyone, and neither are its effects.
England prepare to face Portugal in July 2023.
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Investment is needed at every level.
Feeling stuck in the wrong job?
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If you’re stuck in the ‘wrong’ job, thinking about your skills and values can help you find the right one.
The pound is up about 30% against the US dollar since autumn 2022.
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Does this mean everyone has cheered up about Brexit?
Activision’s Call of Duty franchise is among the biggest in the world.
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Microsoft’s takeover of the gaming giant is turning into a nailbiter.
Standing strong.
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People are more likely to donate to charity when the brand shows ‘bravery’ by speaking up about social causes.
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Convenient hubs of collaboration could boost local areas.