A special interview with the boss of the World Bank

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Taking Stock: Is everything about to get more expensive?

This week we've heard lots of talk about rising bond yields, from Japan to the UK and the US, and alongside this government debt is growing all around the world.And that all plays into a feeling that many people have that life is about to get more expensive and that in many place ...  Show more

Headspace: from mindfulness app to military partner

Headspace started life as a mindfulness app. Now it's partnering with the US Navy and investing in artificial intelligence for mental health support.The company's CEO Tom Pickett speaks to us about therapy, the increasing role of technology, and tackling burnout at scale.If you'd ...  Show more

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