Economy
The latest news, updates and features on the UK economy and other global economic stories from the expert team at MoneyWeek.
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Why is English football thriving – and can it last?
What has gone so right for English football? The national team has found its feet; the Premier League is swimming in money and profits are soaring
By Simon Wilson
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Will taxes rise further in the 2025 Autumn Budget?
Speculation about tax hikes is ramping up ahead of the Autumn Budget on 26 November, touching everything from property to inheritances
By Katie Williams
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GDP: UK economy flat in July
Analysts have warned that growth could be slower in the second half of the year than the first
By Katie Williams
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Should you invest in Pakistan – the Vietnam of South Asia?
Opinion If Pakistan is now serious about reform, it’s time for investors to buy, says Maryam Cockar
By Maryam Cockar
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'Why you must own gold and Bitcoin'
Opinion The world is dedollarising, and gold and Bitcoin are the only alternatives. Buy now, says Dominic Frisby
By Dominic Frisby
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?
Although we are past the worst of the cost-of-living crisis, the Bank of England thinks price rises could hit 4% later this year. What is inflation and how does it impact your personal finances?
By Ruth Emery
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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
The Bank of England’s next interest rate meeting will take place on 18 September. With inflation on the rise, experts are anticipating no change to the base rate.
By Katie Williams
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Rachel Reeves urged to avoid pension tax relief raid or risk ‘Omnishambles Budget’
It might seem like low-hanging fruit, but cutting pension tax relief would be a dangerous move for the chancellor, says former pensions minister Steve Webb
By Katie Williams
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'Britain is on the road to nowhere under Labour'
Opinion Britain's economy will shake off its torpor and grow robustly, but not under Keir Starmer's leadership, says Max King
By Max King
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