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What are wealth taxes and would they work in Britain?
The Treasury is short of cash and mulling over how it can get its hands on more money to plug the gap. Could wealth taxes do the trick?
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UK bank stocks are no bargain – here's a safer alternative
Opinion Britain's banking sector faces severe political risks. Switch into this global financials trust instead, says Max King
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Three small companies with big potential
Opinion Nish Patel, portfolio manager of The Global Smaller Companies Trust, picks three small companies where he'd put his money
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When buying bank stocks, think small for the best value
Bankers love to build bloated global empires, but that rarely rewards their investors, says Bruce Packard
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Law Debenture’s portfolio should deliver strong returns
Law Debenture is a unique trust with a value-focused strategy that is doing well despite the weak UK economy
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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
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Gilt yield surge puts Rachel Reeves under renewed pressure
Rising gilt yields mean government borrowing costs are reaching precarious levels
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What is the Budget and when is it announced?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver her next Budget at the end of November – but what exactly does the fiscal event involve?
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Could landlords face National Insurance on rental income?
The Treasury is said to be considering a tax increase for landlords in an attempt to boost revenue in Rachel Reeves’s Autumn Budget
