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Compulsory GCSE Resits Are Leaving Thousands Behind
Mandatory GCSE resits in England affect hundreds of thousands, harming prospects and wellbeing; reformers call for alternatives and better support.
When Some Economies Stumble and Others Stand: The Rise of Gated Recessions
Uneven downturns are creating ‘gated recessions’: concentrated contractions with broad policy and social consequences.
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Experts Warn of Rapid AI Takeoff, Divergent Views on Risk and Response
Silicon Valley experts foresee a near-term AI takeoff, sparking debate on existential risk and whether catastrophe would trigger stronger protections.
Dollar’s Outer Defenses Weaken as Global Markets Reprice Risk
The dollar's traditional buffers are loosening as markets adjust to policy shifts and renewed risk appetite, reshaping trade and reserves dynamics.
Heat Politics: Reform’s Message Forces a Choice Between Immediate Comfort and Long-Term Costs
Reform UK's deputy leader urged acceptance of recent heat, prompting debate on policy priorities amid wildfires, crop damage and emergency strain.
Three Clear Ways AI Is Reshaping Work, Health and Security
AI is transforming labor markets, healthcare delivery and geopolitical dynamics, prompting regulation and new institutional responses worldwide.
Bus strikes in London underline risks of working through extreme heat
Arriva bus drivers stage stoppages as soaring temperatures expose dangers for frontline workers and test workplace protections.
How Policymakers Should Address Asia’s Undervalued Currencies
Policy options for managing undervalued Asian currencies include gradual appreciation, reforms and multilateral coordination to reduce trade tensions.
