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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
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Live: Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% today for the fifth consecutive time, but an increasing number of rate-setters are calling for a hike.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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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 Laura Miller Last updated
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MoneyWeek Talks: Investing in Asia's engine of growthPodcast Asian small caps are often overlooked, but the right opportunities in the space can bring strong returns for investors.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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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
By Matthew Lynn Published
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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 fourth consecutive time in June. As inflation is set to rise in the UK, where will interest rates go next?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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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.
By Sam Shaw Published
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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?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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How much does the prime minister get paid?As Andy Burnham takes residence at 10 Downing Street, we look at how much he could earn as prime minister.
By Sam Shaw Last updated
