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In Hong Kong, my daughter was dazzled by futuristic tech – and I glimpsed the world she’ll grow up in

When I was young, Britain felt like the apex of global civilisation. But as power migrates to autocracies, our belief in democracy seems complacent, says Kojo Koram, a teacher at Birkbeck School of Law

The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2025

Downturn across UK firms stretches into May despite tariffs respite

While the UK’s largest sector, services, returned to growth, the manufacturing sector fell at the fastest rate since October 2023.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Third Time Lucky? South Africa Presents Revised Budget

South Africa's finance minister presented Wednesday a third version of the 2025 budget after being forced to backtrack on a proposed increase in value-added tax that threatened to split the coalition government.

International Business Times · May 21, 2025

Labor wants to boost productivity. Does this mean Australians need to work even harder?

Productivity is down and it’s hurting the economy and your salary. Here’s how treasurer Jim Chalmers plans to try and fix that

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2025

We all know the crisis in UK social care damages lives and the economy: it’s the Treasury we must convince

There are real costs to not tackling this grievous problem. But, as we report today, the data we need doesn’t seem to exist, says Layla Moran, chair of the health and social care select committee

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025

Why I Think You Should Buy Stocks to Cope with Inflation

What's the best way to protect your investments when inflation rises and the value of the dollar falls? Surprisingly, the answer may lie in buying stocks.

Kiplinger · Apr 30, 2025

German Growth Better Than Expected But Tariff Turmoil Looms

Germany's struggling economy grew faster than expected at the start of the year, data showed Wednesday, in a boost for the incoming government of conservative Friedrich Merz even as US tariffs threaten to derail the nascent recovery.

International Business Times · Apr 30, 2025

UK annual borrowing exceeds forecasts by almost £15bn in blow to Rachel Reeves

Chancellor may be forced to raise taxes or announce deeper public spending cuts, economists say

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2025

Voices: Sadiq Khan: Here’s one thing I know that’ll get us closer to Europe – and a post-Trump bump

COMMENT: A new youth mobility scheme will bring the UK and the EU some much needed connection – and a shot in the arm for business, too, writes London mayor Sadiq Khan

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Warwick McKibbin on trying to model economic certainty in uncertain times

Global markets have remained on edge after Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs caused panic worldwide. Now, more than ever, markets and economists are looking for trying to read the implications.

The Conversation · Apr 16, 2025