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What caused the Birmingham bin strike – and what does it mean for British businesses?
The Birmingham bin strike is the fallout from an equal-pay claim brought by female cleaners. That bodes ill for the rest of British business
By Simon Wilson Published
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Supersonic travel: How China could 'leapfrog' US and Europe's commercial aviation industry
Opinion Innovation in commercial aviation has been stuck for 60 years. A commercial supersonic jet might be back on the market soon, but will China get there first?
By Matthew Lynn Published
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How British businesses can tackle Trump's tariffs
The majority of British businesses are likely to take a hit from the chaos caused by Trump’s tariffs to reorder global trade. Companies in the firing line face some difficult decisions, says David Prosser
By David Prosser Published
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UK inflation: Consumer Prices Index release dates
When is the next Consumer Prices Index report and what is the outlook for inflation?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Magnificent 7: how will tariffs impact big tech stocks?
The Magnificent 7 stock price has seesawed as uncertainty over Trump’s tariff regime has seen investors look for certainty over trade policy.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Why stagflation seems like America's "optimistic scenario"
Investors have gone into tariff shock, and stagflation could now be the optimistic scenario for the US economy.
By Alex Rankine Last updated
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Trump’s tariffs: how should the UK respond?
Every right-thinking person knows that free trade is a surer route to the wealth of nations than protectionism. So, what is Trump thinking?
By Stuart Watkins Published
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Live: UK inflation slowed by more than expected in March
Live report Reporting and analysis on March's UK inflation report from the expert team at MoneyWeek. The inflation reading came in lower than analysts had forecast.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
An interest rate cut looks likely when the Bank of England next meets on 8 May. How far will the base rate fall in 2025?
By Katie Williams Last updated