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Rachel Reeves's “Savvy Squirrel” is anything but savvyOpinion The chancellor's Savvy Squirrel campaign aims to boost investment in Britain. But it's unlikely to work, says Merryn Somerset Webb
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A slow-motion energy crisis is heading our wayAn energy crisis is already affecting emerging Asia. Similar pain could be heading for Britain
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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 April 2026. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting?
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UK interest rates: Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee’s latest bank rate decision was announced today
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Do investors underestimate emerging markets?Charles Jillings, co-fund manager of Utilico Emerging Markets Trust, discusses the outlook for emerging economies and investment opportunities in utilities.
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Investing in the SEIS – big profits from small venturesThe government-backed and tax-efficient Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) is a tempting proposition for investors.
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Reeves's gambling tax hike is a losing betOpinion The chancellor's proposed gambling tax rise is expected to raise an extra £1.1 billion. But the bet will not pay off, says Matthew Lynn, and will end up costing the country dear.
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Royal Mail is broken – can Britain's postal giant be saved?Royal Mail has been getting worse for years, and Ofcom's stern warnings and fines have made no difference. What went wrong – and is there any hope?
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Will the government's Savvy Squirrel make people invest?If the Bake Off squirrel didn’t win your hearts, then perhaps Savvy Squirrel behind the government’s pet plan to make you invest will.
