Lindsey Hilsum
Sheikh Tamim, 33, takes over in world’s richest country
The truth of the matter is that the Qatari succession is opaque, and no-one outside the royal family has a clear idea of what this transition means.
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Sun out for Osborne as UK economy emerges from downturn
The UK economy grew by 0.8 per cent in the second quarter and has now recovered the ground lost since the downturn began in 2008, according to official figures released this morning.
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World Cup: could England’s Sterling be the man for Manaus?
After 48 years of hurt, few England fans believe their team have a chance of winning the World Cup. But there is plenty to look forward to in Brazil – great football, samba music and the caxirola.
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In Brazil it doesn’t feel like a World Cup should
The World Cup begins on Thursday, but what should be a joyful moment for Brazilians has been marred by anti-government protests, with anger also directed at football’s governing body.
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The world’s worst countries for conflict and violence
Syria, Central African Republic and Iraq top a new index of conflict and political violence which gives 16 countries an “extreme risk” rating and sees Ukraine jumping to 35th most at-risk country.
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UK economy continues to grow strongly
The UK economy grew by 0.8 per cent in the first three months of 2014, with output now on the verge of reaching levels last seen before the financial crisis began six years ago.
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Can Labour be trusted with the economy? Ed Balls interview
He’s not “squeezing the rich for the sake of it”, Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls tells C4 News, after announcing a return to the 50p rate. But he wants to show Britain that Labour is serious about change.
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Britain ‘will become biggest economy in Europe’
The Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) predicts the UK’s GDP will move ahead of France by 2018, then leapfrog Germany by 2030.
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Qatar 2022: 10 reasons to be happy about a winter World Cup
There are lots of ways moving the World Cup into the winter will be bad. You know about those. So Channel 4 News has found 10 reasons to be cheerful about a possible switch.
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Economy, marriage and asylum: Australia’s election debated
Kevin Rudd promises a same-sex marriage bill within 100 days if he is re-elected in Australia’s forthcoming elections. Channel 4 News examines this, and the other key election issues.
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Can Carney wield his wand to heal UK’s wounded economy?
Great things are expected of Canada’s Mark Carney, the new Bank of England governor. But questions are now being asked about the health of the economy he leaves behind.
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Fiscal cliff: America’s economy hangs in the balance
The clock is ticking: as the US Congress begins a rare Sunday session, the pressure is mounting on both sides to agree a budget deal.
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FactCheck: Foxed by former defence secretary’s economy claims
Dr Liam Fox claims the global economy has doubled in the last 12 years. So why aren’t we holidaying on the moon, FactCheck asks?
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FactCheck Q&A: Spotlight on the black economy
“What the government isn’t saying today is something many economists agree on: a black market in services produces benefits to the economy as well as costs.”
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Olympics sexism row: Men fly business, women fly economy
Women have expressed outrage as female athletes from Japan’s football team and Australia’s basketball team fly economy to the Olympics while their male counterparts travelled business class.
