For a dose of optimism, read Archie's excellent cover package on why Britain's bargain sales pitch might be one of its biggest strengths

We're hiring an intern to write about Britain—do apply! (We treat interns as regular writers, pretty much from day one.) www.economist.com/britain/202...

We’re looking for someone who can analyse the performance of our journalism and translate complex data into clear, jargon-free insights that support editorial decision-making. Apply by July 13th

Interesting in this chart from @tomcalver.bsky.social that many issues people think are important for Britain more than for them personally. The only exception is inflation/prices which 24% rate as important for them personally but only 18% for Britain www.thetimes.com/article/33c0...

For our latest issue, I visited the newly restored Palazzo Serristori in Tuscany to understand why Britain's ultra-rich are swapping Fitzrovia for Florence. Wealthy people are often accused of crying wolf about tax changes. This time feels different. www.economist.com/britain/2025...

Essential stuff from @matthewholehouse.bsky.social on the “migration theory of everything”. www.economist.com/britain/2025...

For decades the path to a nice life was clear: go to university, find a graduate job, then watch the money come in. Today’s hard-working youths, however, seem to be having a tough time https://econ.trib.al/jw2QMqO

I remember the Economist cover on gendercide a decade or so ago (which is mentioned in the story). It’s such a remarkable turnaround.

Before the weekend is out, do read @vinjeru.bsky.social‘s cover story on the girl preference. Fascinating in every way.

Interesting development. The stunning decline of the preference for having boys economist.com/leaders/2025...

Really great that @economist.com used their cover story this week to revisit their 2010 cover story on ‘gendercide’. The practice of aborting girls for just being girls is not over, but has reduced significantly economist.com/leaders/2025...

My cover story this week is on a fascinating global shift: the diminishing preference for baby boys around the world - and the first inklings of a bias towards girls. I'd love for you to read it. www.economist.com/briefing/202...