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Monzo secures $5bn valuation as it prepares return to US
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China’s military spending is a bright spot amid economic slump
Beijing’s military budget will continue to grow despite a slowing economy
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Houthis blow open murky world of ship nationality
Missile attacks aimed at Israeli, US and British vessels in Red Sea expose flag and ownership ambiguities
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Is private equity actually worth it?
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Jeremy Hunt’s Budget dilemma: play it safe or be ‘bold’ to save Tory seats
Chancellor insists that doing the right thing for the economy is also good politics
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Will Big Tech agree to play by Europe’s rules?
This week is the deadline for large online platforms to comply with new EU regulations on competition. Too little too late, say some
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Imperial academics worked with Chinese military-linked institutions
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Foreign investors right to see China as more of a trade than a long-term investment
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