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April 10, 2026

Salt mind 🧂

Can Britain still make the basics?

Disembodied person made of light in the metaverse

April 2, 2026

RIP metaverse 🪦

What happened to the next big thing?

Empty streets, central London during Covid lockdown

March 27, 2026

6 years later 🦠

Were lockdowns worth the cost?

Adam Smith statue, arms crossed, staring into distance

March 20, 2026

The many lives of Adam Smith ♻️

What comes after neoliberalism?

March 13, 2026

Airstrip one 🇬🇧🇺🇸

Are we American yet?

March 6, 2026

Oil and trouble 🛢️

Why aren't we drilling in the North Sea?

Woman reclining on lilo in pool, hands clasped behind head, relaxed

February 27, 2026

Idle hands 🌴

What will we do with more free time?

A large birthday cake heaving under dozens of candles

February 20, 2026

Living lobster 🦞

Can we live to 1,000?

February 13, 2026

Nothing is certain 💀

Is the state pension sustainable?

Humanoid robot takes uneasy steps forward

February 6, 2026

Live-in hardware 🤖

Will there be a robot in every home?

Deconstructed cube against black and purple background

February 5, 2026

Most bought funds: February 2026

Find out the most bought funds on Freetrade in January 2026, from equity exposure to money market funds and gold, plus what the trends suggest.

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February 5, 2026

Top 10 bought stocks: February 2026

See the 10 most bought stocks on Freetrade this month. Find out some of the key stories driving investor interest in Tesla, Nvidia, Rolls-Royce, and more.

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