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Google’s landscraper and the city of tomorrow
Should we build horizontal skyscrapers? Google’s new London HQ is set to be one of the world’s first “landscrapers”, or very long buildings. Some would like these to replace high-rises…
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Social mobility is a cruel lie, experts warn
Is social mobility a myth? All board members of the UK’s Social Mobility Commission resigned in protest at the lack of government support. Now some say social divides are stronger than ever.
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A tax cut that could change America forever
A wage rise for all or simply a gift for the super-rich? Republicans passed their sweeping tax overhaul through the Senate at the weekend. It could reshape whole areas of American life.
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Cyber Monday to be biggest shopping day ever
Should we feel ashamed of how much we spend? Today, cyber Monday, is likely to break world records in Britain and America as the biggest single-day spend on consumer goods ever in history.
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Hammond’s Budget delivers jokes but no shocks
Should we cheer Philip Hammond’s Budget? Yesterday, the chancellor announced slightly more generous spending than expected. But overall, he lived up to his reputation for caution.
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It’s Budget Day! Five things to look out for…
Should Philip Hammond deliver a “revolutionary” new budget for Britain? Today he unveils his plans for the next year’s economy. As the pressure mounts, here are five areas he might address…
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Behold! The world’s most expensive painting
Is money ruining art? A painting of Jesus Christ by Leonardo da Vinci has sold for a world record price after being rediscovered in 2005. The buyer is an unidentified private collector.
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Zoella, YouTube, and the £50 advent calendar
Is the UK’s biggest YouTuber exploiting her fans? She has faced heavy criticism over the price of an advent calendar which parents called “tat”. Some say it is part of a much deeper problem.
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Too many superhero movies says Skywalker
Are there too many superhero films? Critics have savaged a new blockbuster starring classic heroes Batman and Superman. Now some think superhero movies are killing creativity in the cinema.
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Mnangagwa the ‘crocodile’ set to rule Zimbabwe
Are things looking up for Zimbabwe? Robert Mugabe, the struggling nation’s dictator for 37 years, seems to have lost power. All eyes are on Emmerson Mnangagwa, his likely successor.
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UK political chaos deepens as Patel quits
Should our leaders enter politics at a young age or have other jobs first? A senior minister has resigned after a string of big mistakes. Some blame her lack of political experience…
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The odd couple that might (just) hit it off
Could Donald Trump and Xi Jinping strike up a special relationship? President Trump begins his first state visit to China today, and tough talks on trade and North Korea are expected.
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‘A heist that hits the poorest the hardest’
Is tax avoidance immoral? How wrong is it really? Details about rich people’s finances have angered politicians, the press and the public. Yet, technically, nobody has done anything illegal.
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Queen’s fortune was invested in tax havens
Can tax avoidance ever be stopped? Last night a huge leak dubbed the “Paradise Papers” exposed the tax haven secrets of the ultra-rich including the Queen and firms such as Apple and Nike.
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Interest rates rise spark fears of next crash
Could this be the beginning of the next financial crisis? Yesterday the Bank of England raised interest rates for the first time in a decade, reversing a cut made after the Brexit vote.