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Will the Bank of England raise UK interest rates in 2026?Interest rates have been on hold since they were cut in December 2025. But with inflation on the rise, will the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee hike interest rates?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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40 years on: How Margaret Thatcher's Big Bang changed LondonMargaret Thatcher's Big Bang reforms were introduced over a single weekend. The result was a world-class financial centre that endures to this day.
By Simon Wilson Published
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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?With conflict in the Middle East disrupting the global economy, inflation is now expected to rise in the UK. What’s next for prices?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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How much do you know about the Autumn Budget?Quiz Test your knowledge of the biggest fiscal event of the year in our Budget quiz.
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What tax changes could be announced at the Budget?Chancellor John Healey will make his first Budget address in the House of Commons later this month. Here’s what tax changes could be announced.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Consumer Prices Index release dates: When will next inflation data be published?The UK’s inflation reports are published monthly. When do they come out and where are prices heading?
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When is the Autumn Budget and what should you expect?The new chancellor, John Healey, will present his first Autumn Budget later this year. When is it, and what will the fiscal event include?
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‘A wealth tax would be devastating for UK businesses’Richard Harpin, who sold HomeServe for £4 billion, has urged Labour to avoid further tax rises and instead reward risk-takers to help the UK thrive.
By Sam Walker Published
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Can Britain's offshore tax havens survive?Political pressure means that life is now very different and more difficult for Britain's Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories. Can they soldier on?
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