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UK policymakers and industry need to set their sights on the long-term picture to boost productivity and help grow the economy.
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi speaking with leading politicians from Afghanistan’s neighbouring countries in October 2021.
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China is expanding its relationship with the Taliban as a way of addressing its needs for increased energy supply.
Skylines are being transformed by this boom sector.
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Gone are the days when buy to let landlords were behind most of the private rental properties in the UK.
If only it was this easy to detect a scam phone call.
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Tax agencies often report details of common tax scams in the run-up to filing deadlines such as January 31.
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Before you rent out your home or car, make sure you are covered.
For many young people, arcades and board game cafes are replacing traditional pubs and bars.
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Younger people are spending more on experiences, and cutting back on alcohol.
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There’s much excitement among bitcoiners right now – but are they about to be disappointed?
‘Levelling up’ aims to address economic and social imbalances across the UK – but is it working?
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Preparing a bid for such funding can cost project hopefuls up to £30,000.
Tory Party Chairman Nadhim Zahawi faces pressure from the public over “careless” tax affairs.
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What is ‘careless behaviour’ in relation to UK tax and in what other ways can people fall foul of HMRC?
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Research shows household debt plays a role in workers’ deciding to strike.
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Research shows that food supply chains are unfair, but there are ways to make them more sustainable for all involved.
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Burnout prevention needs to start with the organisation, not the employee.
Nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are among public sector workers striking about pay and conditions.
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Recent price rises are not due to higher wages but supply-side issues including the war in Ukraine, the COVID pandemic and Brexit.
Eating at work has many benefits.
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Eating lots of cake at your desk is clearly not so healthy but eating with colleagues can boost your mood and your productivity.
Who’d be a Southend United fan right now?
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More than 70 clubs from the lower leagues have entered into insolvency procedures since Accrington Stanley went under in 1962.
UK households’s rising energy costs.
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A two-pronged approach to energy support would see targeted help with bills and more efficient housing.
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The UK needs an industrial strategy to counter the rise of EU battery manufacturing.
In his videos, Liver King is regularly seen eating platefuls of bull’s testicles, raw animal livers and cows’ brains.
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Liver King: scandal shows why more regulation is needed for TikTok and Instagram stars.
National security concerns could affect the cost and delay the rollout of 5G networks in some countries.
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Chinese tech giant Huawei is among companies adopting new strategies to challenge national security reviews.
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Four things you should consider before launching a startup with your university friends.
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By experimenting with more part-time working patterns, companies could unlock a much-needed trove of new employees.
People walk past an art installation by Turkish-American artist Refik Anadol at the 2023 World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
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Leaders must find new ways to measure development and economic progress and to co-operate on prioritising human and environmental security over profits.
A way out?
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A ten-point plan for taking the social media platform into new territory.
Many people are trying to tighten their belts right now.
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Mortgage rates – and repayments – have risen significantly since this time last year.
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Continually innovating disrupts processes that make it difficult for restaurants that champion it to be consistent and efficient.