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In the end, the prime minister’s government resembled a Ponzi scheme running out of investors
In a world that has so undermined veracity, is it any wonder Boris Johnson shows such casual disregard for it?
UK government drift means change of a prime minister can no longer be delayed
The UK is experiencing the worst in-work poverty since records began. Charitable donors must step in
The infant formula and Covid vaccine crises show the perils of self-sufficiency
The growing militarisation of US society looks hard to stop
Conservatives are rejoicing now but, if scandals result, the backlash could be severe
Advocates argue that the blockchain technology that underpins digital assets will withstand the recent fall in values
They proliferate uncontrollably and are objects of speculation rather than stores of value
From legal aid cuts to the case backlog, the government must take responsibility for the current meltdown
Failure of Bennett’s coalition could pave the way for the return of Netanyahu
Domestic chaos takes a while to become external weakness
Account holders must decide whether brokerage is worth fighting for
Shares in US sports gambling sites have slumped
The former Google CEO is convinced AI and geopolitics will accelerate a post-internet revolution
The UK prime minister’s government looks like a Ponzi scheme running out of investors
The ecommerce giant is probably wary of risking more capital as it has yet to succeed on food delivery so far
The yen’s sharp depreciation has pushed up the cost of imports and logistics
Sterling weakness is driven by broader factors such as rising US interest rates and the impact of Brexit
Britain has strict rules governing foreign nationals with school age children
Even if the flurry of swimming pool purchases is over, revenues should remain elevated
And why emerging markets have hung tough
Some hope the combination of physical and digital goods can help boost interest
Tempers are running high over surging costs and the transition to greener vehicles
The supermarket’s generally laudable position on ‘colleague’ pay glosses over the lowest-paid workers
A sustained appreciation of the currency will ultimately require a shift in the composition of Japanese trade flows
Sunak and Javid’s resignations confirm sense of decay in Downing Street
Many loan term sheets lack definitions for ebitda allowing corporates to avoid breaching covenants
It will take a bold plot twist to give this a happy ending
Both landlords and tenants take on risk but only one side has to reveal all in the application process
The Big Four audit firm and its peers are quick to allay concerns that anointing non-equity holders partners may mislead
Potanin and Deripaska would make an odd couple; any deal talk requires healthy scepticism
Low pricing strategy is not sustainable as raw material prices soar and with electric vehicle subsidies set to be phased out
For centuries, performances have been a blunt tool of Catholic propaganda, blaming Jews for Christ’s death
Attacks on hospitals and medical personnel are part of a wider strategy of displacement
An organisation that acts with unity of purpose is a better bet than one paralysed by indecision or internal division
It might be easier to target funds but broader remedies are required to deal with times of stress
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