As Britain grapples with a cost of living crisis, the deeper fissures in the economy, including inadequate education and training spend, are more evident than ever.
Trustee George Obsorne (pictured) has vowed to clear up the British Museum mess that saw almost 2,000 artefacts including jewellery, gems and gold disappear.
Britain's next prime minister will take office on Sept. 6. Boris Johnson's replacement will be either Foreign Secretary Liz Truss or former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak.
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