Gabija Zemaityte The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, among others, has argued that long-term fixed-rate mortgages (LTFRMs) could increase home ownership in the UK. The share of mortgages with longer fixes increased in the UK and internationally over the last decade. Persistently low interest rates over that period have supported demand for longer-fix products, … Continue reading Long-term fixed-rate mortgages through an international lens: could they lead to higher home ownership?
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In early August, a mass student uprising in Bangladesh overthrew the 15-year rule of dictator Sheikh Hasina.
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A surge of far right rallies and violence across Britain and Northern Ireland aimed at refugees and migrants shocked millions last month.
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The Democratic Party establishment is piling in behind Kamala Harris after Joe Biden bowed out of the United States presidential race.
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Bangladesh’s authoritarian leader Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country following weeks of mass student demonstrations.
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The Boris Kagarlitsky International Solidarity Campaign calls on the left around the world to demand an end to the unlawful imprisonment of Russians who oppose the war on Ukraine.
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At least 39 people have been shot dead in a wave of mass protests in Kenya, forcing the Western-backed government of President William Ruto to scrap its planned Finance Bill 2024.
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Labour won a big majority in Britain’s election. But the results saw a surge towards the far right Reform UK party while pro-Palestine independents won five seats.
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Ingredients:2 slices ham2 cloves garlic10 shallots1 Tablespoon lard½ cup crumbled stale bread1 cup dry white wine1 cup chicken bouillon1 bay leaf1 sprig, or ½ teaspoon dried thymesalt, pepper4 dozen canned snails (without shells) Instructions: Although live snails are used in France, they are not available in America. Canned snails are sold either in their shells, […]
Thousands of workers at Egypt’s Mahalla Spinning and Weaving Company have won pay rises after a week-long strike.
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