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Rachel Reeves's Spring Statement: what we know so far
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament on Wednesday, 26 March. Tax changes are not expected but spending cuts could be on the horizon.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Can investors stay optimistic about Russian stocks?
Investors look to profit from Russia as Trump pushes for peace in Ukraine. But is it worth the risk?
By Alex Rankine Published
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Labour's 'Project Chainsaw' begins – will it backfire?
Keir Starmer is taking the fight to the blockers, the NIMBYs, public sector workers and the unions says Emily Hohler. What happens if Labour fails to deliver?
By Emily Hohler Published
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What is Taylor Swift's net worth?
Taylor Swift’s net worth has surged further following her global Eras Tour and music royalties, making her the world’s richest female musician
By Jacob Wolinsky Last updated
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Zhang Shengwei: the godfather of the vape industry
Profile Zhang Shengwei quietly grew his online vape shop and now gives Big Tobacco a run for its money. Can he survive the backlash from regulators?
By Jane Lewis Published
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What is the Spring Forecast – and will Rachel Reeves announce any new policies?
The Treasury has said chancellor Rachel Reeves is committed to one fiscal event each year. Could a challenging economic backdrop force her to reassess this stance when she delivers the Spring Forecast on 26 March?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Live: Bank of England holds UK interest rates at 4.5%
The Bank of England voted to hold UK interest rates at their current level of 4.5% in March, as widely anticipated, after inflation rose to 3% in January
By Katie Williams Last updated
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England held the base rate at 4.5% at its March meeting. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting and will interest rates fall?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Benefit reforms: Labour overhauls “worst of all worlds” welfare system
The government outlined a series of reforms to the health-related benefits system on Tuesday afternoon, aimed at saving £5 billion by 2030
By Katie Williams Last updated