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Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
Oxford-educated Brexiteers lose again as MeToo claims a scalp
Bloomberg

Oxford-educated Brexiteers lose again as MeToo claims a scalp

Crispin Odey's fall is an emblem of a diminished Oxford elite.

Bloomberg 02 Jul 2023
Elite colleges lose diversity ‘shortcut’ after affirmative action ruling
Bloomberg

Elite colleges lose diversity ‘shortcut’ after affirmative action ruling

At historically black colleges, officials are watching for an influx of students.

Bloomberg 01 Jul 2023
Vanishing ice on highest mountains threatens quarter of humanity
Environment

Vanishing ice on highest mountains threatens quarter of humanity

By Sreeja BiswasRapidly melting glaciers in Asia’s Hindu Kush Himalayan region – home to the world’s highest mountains – are threatening the lives and livelihoods of as many as two billion people downstream, according to a new study.The glaciers thawed 65% faster in the 2011 to 2...

Bloomberg 01 Jul 2023
UBS preparing to cut over half of Credit Suisse workforce
Bloomberg

UBS preparing to cut over half of Credit Suisse workforce

UBS is hoping to retain the majority of Credit Suisse’s private bankers.

Bloomberg 29 Jun 2023