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Britain’s mighty Treasury needs to change

Growth must be given the same importance as scrutiny over spending

yesterday 8

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An ominous stand-off in Georgia

Tbilisi government is set to pass a law that could derail the country’s EU hopes

previous day 10

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The EU should call time on Russian LNG imports

With one more careful push, the bloc could wean itself off Moscow’s gas entirely

sunday 20

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A new growth plan for London

Britain’s leaders need to ensure the vibrant capital lives up to its potential

10.05.2024 10

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Xi Jinping’s unproductive European tour

China’s president gave few concessions and signalled his authoritarian worldview

09.05.2024 10

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How to keep young people safe online

Other countries are closely watching Britain’s attempts to take a lead

08.05.2024 20

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The long shadows of America’s growing debt

A failure to acknowledge the US debt problem puts growth and stability on the line

07.05.2024 30

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The next chapter in the streaming drama

The bids for Paramount Global demonstrate where entertainment may be heading

06.05.2024 40

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Routed Conservatives should end Britain’s damaging drift

Governing party’s local election results were about as bad as they could have been

05.05.2024 10

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Two decades on, the EU needs a new Big Bang enlargement

Despite some setbacks, expansion into ex-communist Europe was a historic success

03.05.2024 10

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The pursuit of Anglo American highlights a global copper problem

New mines are needed to meet the world’s demand for the essential red metal

02.05.2024 8

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The rapid deterioration of the Sahel

Development is the only long-term answer to terrorism and growing Russian influence

01.05.2024 9

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Pedro Sánchez’s misguided one-man protest

It is not just the right wing that has polarised Spanish democracy

30.04.2024 50

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The unravelling of the Scottish National party

Downfall of Humza Yousaf further pushes back the prospect of an independent Scotland

29.04.2024 30

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The pitfalls of a bullish dollar

Stronger US currency has risks for the global economy and could hamper disinflation

28.04.2024 10

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A justifiable ban on US non-compete clauses

There are other ways of retaining key workers and protecting trade secrets

25.04.2024 7

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The dire situation on America’s southern border

If Congress will not act, President Joe Biden may have to do so

25.04.2024 50

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Britain’s egregious Rwanda asylum bill

Plan to remove some small boat migrants to Africa is costly, flawed and sets a bad precedent

23.04.2024 20

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Financial stability in the last mile

Policymakers should remain vigilant about outstanding risks to the global financial system

22.04.2024 10

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A step back from the abyss in the Middle East

The danger of miscalculations between Iran and Israel will persist

21.04.2024 10

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The radical repricing of US interest rates

Financial markets and the Fed are searching for a convincing economic story

19.04.2024 7

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Ukraine’s desperate need for air defences

Nato allies should donate from their armouries even if that leaves them depleted

18.04.2024 30

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The myth of victimless tax rises

Ignoring the cold reality of Britain’s public finances is a mistake

17.04.2024 20

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Crises are eating into development funding

Rich nations need to top up financing for multilateral institutions and initiatives

16.04.2024 5

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A dangerous turning point in the Middle East

Israel should listen to allies who care about its security

15.04.2024 8

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The Bernanke review is only a starting point

Bank of England must now be bold in implementing its recommendations

12.04.2024 10

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How to make trains run on time

An effective railway network relies on co-ordination, long-term planning and innovation

12.04.2024 10

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Aukus is gathering momentum and adherents

The pact reflects an attempt to preserve the strategic balance in the Indo-Pacific

11.04.2024 7

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The electric vehicle revolution is running out of steam

Governments need to work with carmakers to reduce the obstacles to adoption

10.04.2024 10

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How the US could compete with China in Latin America

A draft bill before Congress offers a constructive alternative to finger-wagging and lecturing

09.04.2024 5

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England’s promising experiment with metro mayors

Wider powers for local leaders can help spur regional growth

08.04.2024 9

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The Turkish opposition’s stunning turnaround

President Erdoğan must resist returning to populist policies, and stifling his competitors

07.04.2024 10

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Assisted dying: an idea whose time has come

The rights of the terminally ill to choose a better death need careful consideration

05.04.2024 20

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Southern Europe’s growth spurt needs to be built upon

Further reforms are vital for sustained progress in the eurozone’s core and periphery

04.04.2024 20

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America’s robust national economy hides its weak spots

Economic realities vary widely across US households and regions

03.04.2024 9

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The ‘mother of democracy’ is not in good shape

In India, the gap between pro-democratic rhetoric and reality is widening

02.04.2024 20

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The cautionary tale of Thames Water

England’s experiment with privatising natural monopolies has misfired

31.03.2024 30

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How religion became entwined with politics

Societies have not all become more secular as they grew richer

29.03.2024 10

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The US brings a landmark case against Apple

The justice department’s complaint is bold but faces an uphill struggle

27.03.2024 9

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The only real chance to end the chaos in Haiti

An international security force needs to be beefed up and quickly deployed

26.03.2024 30

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Islamist terror returns to Russia

Using Moscow attack as a pretext to intensify war on Ukraine would be an outrage

25.03.2024 5

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The world is warming faster than scientists expected

Fossil fuel groups and investors cannot afford to ignore the warnings

24.03.2024 10

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The pursuit of happiness

A valid goal for government is to reduce the causes of discontent

22.03.2024 7

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Boeing: how not to run a national champion

The aircraft maker needs a deeper cultural overhaul, starting at the top

21.03.2024 5

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The Bank of Japan’s tricky path to normalisation

With financial risks lurking, Governor Ueda must maintain his cautious approach

20.03.2024 9

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The contrasting tales of TikTok and Nippon Steel

Pace of US deglobalisation is accelerating, with sometimes dubious motives

19.03.2024 6

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Britain’s levelling up agenda is failing to deliver

The next government must close the gap between rhetoric and reality

18.03.2024 7

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Timing the tricky first rate cut

As the moment for easing nears, central bankers must stay clear-eyed on the data

15.03.2024 6

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The delicate balance in policing extremism

UK government guidelines carry risks for free speech and legitimate protest

14.03.2024 20

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Time to stop dithering over the EU’s capital markets union

Technical solutions are known, but political leadership is needed

13.03.2024 10

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