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'Reeves should cut cash ISA limit and revive Brit ISA,' says Merryn Somerset Webb
Opinion Scrap cash ISAs and set up a Brit ISA for stocks, says Merryn Somerset Webb
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CPI vs RPI inflation: what is the difference between ONS measures?
The Office for National Statistics calculates CPI, RPI and CPIH each month. What are they and what do they reveal about UK inflation?
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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
Most economists expect the Bank of England to cut interest rates next month at its August meeting. Will we see further cuts later in the year?
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What's behind the big shift in Japanese government bonds?
Rising long-term Japanese government bond yields point to growing nervousness about the future – and not just inflation
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Will the boom in defence spending drive economic growth?
Defence spending is soaring, and politicians in the UK and Europe are telling voters it will be a major boost to economic growth. But is that really the case?
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Farming isn't for the faint-hearted – and isn't profitable
Opinion Farming may look appealing, but turning a profit is extremely hard. No wonder many farmers are attracted to the Sustainable Farming Incentive, says Max King
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Rising FTSE 100 gives Rachel Reeves a win, for now
Opinion The FTSE 100 index of leading shares has broken through 9,000 for the first time. That’s not as impressive as it appears, and its future is looking grim.
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16 year olds can vote in the next general election – can Labour win with teens?
Comment Should 16 and 17 year olds in England be voting in the next general election - and what could Labour do to be in with the kids, asks Kalpana Fitzpatrick
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UK unemployment climbs to four-year high as jobs market and wage growth slow down
Unemployment figures are worse than expected, climbing 10 basis points to 4.7% in the three months to May, as vacancies and wage growth fall.
