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Has Donald Trump improved the US economy in fifty days?
Money & Business

Has Donald Trump improved the US economy in fifty days?

...to consider the sustainability of such confidence after detailed policy plans are unveiled and implemented by the new president. It will take patience realistically to assess the impact of Trump on the US economy. And patience is something that Donald Trump lacks, judging by his tweets. This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....
What does the law say about a second Scottish independence referendum?
Society, Politics & Law

What does the law say about a second Scottish independence referendum?

...ignore the view of Scotland’s elected parliament. Ultimately, the legal complexities of navigating the law around a second referendum would be immense if no section 30 order was granted. This intersection of law and politics will make for a gripping situation over the next few months. This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....
Is Europe letting down Eritrean refugees?
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Is Europe letting down Eritrean refugees?

...it is dependent on EU migration policy initiatives to reduce migration. But as the British government leaves the EU, its influence in Africa and on migration will wane and it will be increasingly dependent on EU policies to improve border management in Africa and migration into the UK. This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....
Relationships at work
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Relationships at work

...article “Should you socialise with your colleagues outside work?”. As mentioned above, a significant goal for most modern individuals is to strike a healthy “work-life” balance. This means not sacrificing one’s life for their career and vice-versa. To this end, finding personal and professional satisfaction should not be mutually exclusive but compatible goals....
Are robots about to take jobs from the poor?
Science, Maths & Technology

Are robots about to take jobs from the poor?

...its leaders had the vision to revolutionise the garment production chain so it could respond to rapidly shifting fashion tastes. How manufacturers like this one will deal with the next wave of innovation —and how those hundreds of brightly dressed seamstresses will make a living – remains to be seen. This article originally appeared on SciDevNet under a CC-BY licence...
Why we allow comments - and what we expect from you if you share your views
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Why we allow comments - and what we expect from you if you share your views

...articles about a specific subject, or in support of a BBC/OU co-production, we may choose to create a 'discussion hub' to keep all the debate in one place, and to prevent duplicated or fragmentary conversations. For some interactive pieces of content, the comment box will appear on the launching page, rather than within the body of the content itself. Who can comment?...
60 Years after the Treaty of Rome: Lessons from history for today's EU
Society, Politics & Law

60 Years after the Treaty of Rome: Lessons from history for today's EU

...Article 50, formally beginning the process of Brexit. Meanwhile, ongoing financial and migration crises continue to rack the EU, while the rise of populist parties across the continent threatens further political destabilisation. Despite these existential threats, the European Commission (the EU’s executive), has recently published a study setting out five potential...
Will Brexit force British retirees to return from Spain?
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Will Brexit force British retirees to return from Spain?

...to move overseas, but they chose to live in Spain with the understanding that they would be able to transfer their healthcare and pension rights with them. And those who had lived overseas for more than 15 years were not even entitled to vote and so were denied any say in their future. This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....