The Economist, a privately owned company headquartered in the UK, was founded in 1843 and employs approximately 4920 individuals, primarily focusing on newspaper publishing. The company functions as a current affairs publication.
On September 18, 2026, The Economist secured a contract award from the UK Home Office for subscriptions. This agreement, detailed under procurement notice 2026/S 000-088610, aims to enhance officials' performance by providing access to its content to support advice to Ministers and senior officials. Previously, on September 12, 2026, The Economist announced its 2024-25 Marjorie Deane internship for business, finance, and economics writers, planning at least two paid six-month placements in London.
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