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What does shrinkflation signal to investors?Opinion Shrinkflation isn't just an irritation for consumers. It can be an early signal that a company's ability to raise prices openly is weakening, says Jamie Ward
By Jamie Ward Published
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John Healey is repeating Rachel Reeves's mistakesChancellor John Healey seems content with the script handed to him by his predecessor, Rachel Reeves. The results will be just as bad, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Can Burnham's devolution plan actually bear fruit?Andy Burnham thinks devolution works, but there’s a long and hard road ahead
By Simon Wilson Published
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Making Tax Digital: what is it and who does it affect?With Making Tax Digital, thousands of sole traders and landlords now have to start reporting their earnings digitally quarterly. Here's what you need to know.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Prime ministers quiz: How much do you know about the history of the UK’s leaders?Quiz The UK has had 59 prime ministers, but can you tell your Disraeli from your Douglas-Home? Test yourself in our quiz.
By MoneyWeek Published
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Will taxes rise in the Burnham government's first Autumn Budget?New prime minister Andy Burnham said he will stick to Labour’s manifesto commitment to not raise income tax, national insurance, or VAT. But what other taxes could new chancellor John Healey target?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Yang Zhilin: China's AI genius shoots for the moon“Baby-faced billionaire” Yang Zhilin was a teen coding prodigy. Now he is moving global markets with China's most significant contribution to AI since DeepSeek
By Jane Lewis Published
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Burnham must act quickly to save London from declineIf the PM prioritises the North over London he will be making a big mistake, says Matthew Lynn – signs of economic decline are already accelerating
By Matthew Lynn Published
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What the UK's social media ban means for childrenThe government's social media ban for under-16s is planned to be introduced next year. Will it work?
By Simon Wilson Published
