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The annual meeting of global leaders gets underway in the Swiss ski-resort of Davos on Monday, with the world economy facing a year of dampened growth prospects and uncertainty stemming from geopolitical unrest, tight financing conditions and the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence.

Britain's governing Conservative Party is gathering for its annual conference

As his Conservative Party struggles to heal divisive wounds from months of infighting, Sunak must deal with high inflation levels, elevated energy prices and a soaring cost of living.

When the United Kingdom walked out of the European Union two years ago, Brexit supporters believed that British pragmatism and common sense would not only see them through but would allow their country to flourish as it stood alone