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Will the taxman allow fractional shares in an ISA?
Advice The Treasury and HMRC have been working on plans to let investors put fractional shares in an ISA. We explain what has happened to the proposals
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Will Labour introduce a retirement tax?
Rishi Sunak said a Labour government would subject the state pension "to a retirement tax”. Is this claim true? And what else could Labour do to pensions?
By Ruth Emery 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 5% at its August meeting. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting and will interest rates continue to fall?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
Briefings The Bank of England cut interest rates for the first time in four years on 1 August, bringing the base rate to 5%. Will it fall further this year?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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UK CPI vs RPI inflation: what is the difference between ONS measures?
Explainer The Office for National Statistics (ONS) calculates the CPI, RPI and CPIH each month. These tell us different things about UK inflation.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Ukraine invades Russia – what are the political implications?
Ukraine's surprise invasion into Kursk could change the course of the war politically
By Stuart Watkins Published
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Rachel Reeves: what could be in her Budget?
The UK’s first female chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will deliver the Labour government’s first Budget in October. We look at what could be announced
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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How SMEs can secure public sector work
When it comes to bidding for public sector work, there are a few things SMEs can get a grip on
By David Prosser Published
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Indian tycoon snaps up BT stake – is a trade deal in store?
India's Bharti Global takes up a majority stake at BT, which could imply full control of the telecoms company. What does it mean for trade relations between the two countries?
By Matthew Lynn Published