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'The bond market will burn Burnham'Opinion New prime minister Andy Burnham's greatest opponents reside in the bond market, not the House of Commons, says Helen Thomas
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What will happen to UK interest rates in 2026?The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee held interest rates for the fifth consecutive time in July. With the inflation expected to rise, where will interest rates go next?
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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 Burnham government’s first fiscal event include?
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Cornwall is set for boom times ahead – what's changed?Opinion Cornwall has spent 25 years waiting for a growth story. But its rich mineral deposits mean there's one right under its feet, says Nick Lawson
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% in July 2026. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting?
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Andy Burnham's policies are the reddest of red flagsIf Andy Burnham was the head of a listed company, his financial trickery would have sparked a share-price slide, says Matthew Lynn
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Three tasks for John Healey as chancellorNew chancellor John Healey should learn from his predecessor's mistakes and make some big changes quickly, says Matthew Lynn
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Can Andy Burnham win over UK plc?Business and investment leaders are calling on the new Labour administration for greater clarity, decisiveness and a more supportive tax regime, in the hope of reigniting growth.
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Can Burnham’s taxes revive the economy and boost finances?Andy Burnham’s measures could be considered nothing more than tokenism. What is he going to do to make a difference to your finances and boost the UK economy?
