Private Equity Explained: How It Works and Why It Is Controversial
Private equity firms control thousands of companies and trillions of assets. Here is how the model works and why it attracts such strong…
Marcus Vale
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Top stories and breaking developments from across the globe, explained clearly.
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State Pension Age Rising to 67: What the 2026 Changes Mean for UK Retirement Planning
The UK state pension age reaches 67 for both men and women in 2026, affecting millions approaching retirement. With further rises to 68…
Daily Junction Editorial Team
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UK Mortgage Rates in 2026: What Borrowers Need to Know
UK mortgage rates have fallen from their 2023 peak but remain significantly higher than the ultra-low rates of the 2010s. Here's what…
Daily Junction Editorial Team
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The Future of Work: Remote, Hybrid or Back to the Office?
The pandemic transformed how we work. Here is what the evidence shows about the long-term effects of remote and hybrid working, and what…
Amelia Hart
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What Happened to the British High Street?
The British high street has been transforming for two decades. Here is what caused the changes, which businesses are surviving and what…
Marcus Vale
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What Is Artificial General Intelligence — and Are We Close to It?
AGI — AI that can perform any intellectual task a human can — is the holy grail of AI research. Here is where we stand and what the…
Amelia Hart
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UK Immigration: How the Points-Based System Works
The UK's points-based immigration system replaced EU free movement after Brexit. Here is how it works, who can come and what the numbers…
James Whittaker
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How the NHS Is Funded and Why Its Finances Are Always in Crisis
The NHS is the largest public health system in the world. Here is how it is funded, what that money buys and why the money always seems to…
James Whittaker
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Understanding the Global Debt Crisis: Why It Matters and What Can Be Done
Global debt is at record levels. Here is why high debt matters, which countries are most at risk and what options exist for resolution.
Marcus Vale
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