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UK-EU trade deal: Britain to get a £9bn boost to the economy by 2040
The government’s agreement with the EU follows on from separate deals with India and the United States. Will it breathe life into the UK economy?
By Katie Williams Published
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‘I’m among the thousands of millionaires leaving the UK – the new tax rules don’t make sense ’
MoneyWeek spoke to a serial entrepreneur who is leaving the UK following the abolition of the non-dom tax status
By Jessica Sheldon Published
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UK economy grew more than expected in first three months of 2025
A surprise 0.7% boost to GDP is welcome news but questions remain over whether continued growth will be sustainable
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.25% at its last meeting in May. How much further will the base rate fall in 2025?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England cut the base rate to 4.25% at its meeting in May. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting and will interest rates fall?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Wage growth in UK slows, but continues to outpace inflation
Latest labour market data from the ONS shows that wages in the first quarter of 2025 grew slower than in the previous quarter while the jobs market continues to suffer
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Bank of England cuts UK interest rates to 4.25%
The Bank of England cut interest rates by 25 basis points today, as widely anticipated, disappointing those hoping for a larger 50 basis-point cut
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Key money dates for 2025
We run through the key dates and big money changes coming up this year that could affect your financial health
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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'Nationalisation is not the answer'
Opinion Labour's enthusiasm for nationalising steel was met with approval across the spectrum. Political consensus is a sign that thinking has been abandoned, says Max King
By Max King Published
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