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How should we go about “levelling up” Britain?
Briefings “Levelling up”, long a mantra of Boris Johnson’s government, now has a minister and a department in charge of delivering it. But will they succeed?
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Has Italy’s economy turned the corner?
News Italy’s FTSE MIB stockmarket index has returned 23% so far this year, more than double the FTSE 100’s performance over the same period.
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Emerging-market central banks take on inflation
News Central banks in Poland, Russia, Mexico and Brazil have been raising interest rates to get ahead of global inflationary pressures.
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The UK stockmarket is cheap – but is it cheap for good reasons?
Opinion Compared to other developed-world markets, UK stocks are remarkably cheap. But a number of factors means the discount could be well-deserved, says Max King.
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How the UK can help solve the semiconductor shortage
Opinion The EU’s plan to build a semiconductor manufacturing industry will fail, but the UK should take advantage of that, says Matthew Lynn
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Carbon emissions trading: how to profit from the price of pollution
Tips Carbon-emission allowances are still an esoteric market, but one that looks set to grow. This new fund could help you cash in.
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Warsaw and Stockholm: the unexpected new threats to the City of London
Opinion London has seen off challenges from Frankfurt and Paris, but two other booming financial centres are a bigger threat, says Matthew Lynn.
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Cybersecurity is crucial for small businesses
Advice Small companies tend to neglect the defence of their digital data, but the risks are very high, says David Prosser.
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Cryptocurrency roundup: US and EU impose tougher regulations
News Cryptocurrencies have had a volatile week with news of regulatory crackdowns across different continents dominating the news. Saloni Sardana looks at the stories that caught our eye this week.
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