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The scourge of youth unemployment in BritainYouth unemployment in Britain is the worst it’s been for more than a decade. Something dramatic seems to have changed in the labour markets. What is it?
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What does the latest tariff turmoil mean for markets?The legal underpinning for Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariff regime was rejected by the US Supreme Court last week, but the president has unleashed fresh turmoil on the markets. What does it mean for investors?
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In defence of GDP, the much-maligned measure of growthGDP doesn’t measure what we should care about, say critics. Is that true?
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Reach for the stars to boost Britain's space industryopinion We can’t afford to neglect Britain's space industry. Unfortunately, the government is taking completely the wrong approach, says Matthew Lynn
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CPI vs RPI inflation: what is the difference between ONS measures?The Office for National Statistics calculates CPI, RPI and CPIH each month. What are they and what do they reveal about UK inflation?
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UK inflation fell to 3.0% in JanuaryAfter rising in December 2025, UK inflation resumed its downward trajectory in January 2026
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UK unemployment hits highest level since 2021 – will interest rate cuts follow?UK unemployment reached its highest rate in almost five years by the end of 2025. Is AI to blame and will the Bank of England step in with an interest rate cut in March?
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What is Donald Trump’s net worth?Donald Trump’s net worth makes him the richest-ever US president, and the only billionaire to live in the White House. We take a deep dive into his fortunes
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"Botched" Brexit: Should Britain rejoin the EU?Brexit did not go perfectly nor disastrously. It’s not worth continuing the fight over the issue, says Julian Jessop
