Britain’s government was rocked by the most recent batch of Epstein files. Two of Sir Keir Starmer’s advisers resigned in recent days, though the prime minister himself managed to survive (this week). The royals, too, are feeling the fury. Andrew, no longer a prince, is facing new Epstein-related allegations. His brother, King Charles, is trying to manage the mess. 

Donald Trump has signed, and bragged about, a slew of trade agreements. They are thin and vague, to be sure, but some countries have come out measurably better than others. We compare their gains and concessions.

And many people think the world’s rich should pay more tax. On today’s Inside Economics show, our editors ask if wealth taxes work.