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Inside the Bank of England: Gold vaults and ‘giant’ bank notes worth tens of thousandsPodcast Insiders from the Bank of England have revealed some quirky and lesser-known facts about what can be found in its vaults.
By Sam Walker Published
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John Healey is repeating Rachel Reeves's mistakesChancellor John Healey seems content with the script handed to him by his predecessor, Rachel Reeves. The results will be just as bad, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Can Burnham's devolution plan actually bear fruit?Andy Burnham thinks devolution works, but there’s a long and hard road ahead
By Simon Wilson Published
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Prime ministers quiz: How much do you know about the history of the UK’s leaders?Quiz The UK has had 59 prime ministers, but can you tell your Disraeli from your Douglas-Home? Test yourself in our quiz.
By MoneyWeek Published
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Will taxes rise in the Burnham government's first Autumn Budget?New prime minister Andy Burnham said he will stick to Labour’s manifesto commitment to not raise income tax, national insurance, or VAT. But what other taxes could new chancellor John Healey target?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Burnham must act quickly to save London from declineOpinion If the PM prioritises the North over London he will be making a big mistake, says Matthew Lynn – signs of economic decline are already accelerating
By Matthew Lynn Published
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What the UK's social media ban means for childrenThe government's social media ban for under-16s is planned to be introduced next year. Will it work?
By Simon Wilson Published
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'The bond market will burn Burnham'Opinion New prime minister Andy Burnham's greatest opponents reside in the bond market, not the House of Commons, says Helen Thomas
By Helen Thomas Published
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What will happen to UK interest rates in 2026?The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee held interest rates for the fifth consecutive time in July. With the inflation expected to rise, where will interest rates go next?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
