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The Palace of Westminster is falling down
The Palace of Westminster is in need of repair, but the bill is prohibitive, says Simon Wilson
By Simon Wilson Published
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'Gen Z is facing an AI jobs bloodbath'
Opinion It has always been tough to get your first job, but this year, it's proving tougher than ever. AI is to blame, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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What does the US government shutdown mean for gold?
As the Senate’s stalemate brings the US government to a standstill, gold prices are reaching all new heights
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Will taxes rise further in the 2025 Autumn Budget?
The chancellor reiterated her commitment to the fiscal rules at the Labour party conference on 29 September, fuelling further speculation about tax hikes at the Autumn Budget.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Should the Online Safety Act survive?
The Online Safety Act, a measure to safeguard children, is having unintended consequences
By Simon Wilson Published
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The secret behind Sweden’s success
Opinion Sweden's stock market is in rude health, says Max King. Why can't Britain follow suit?
By Max King Published
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Pension pitfalls to avoid as Budget rumours prompt panic
With every Budget comes tax speculation about pensions, but it is usually better to avoid knee-jerk reactions based on rumours. These are the pension pitfalls to avoid.
By Katie Williams Published
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Revolut to invest £3 billion into the UK and create 1,000 jobs to boost Britain’s financial services
The fintech giant is also looking to compete with legacy banks across the globe as it looks to expand to 100 million customers by 2027
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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Three years after the Mini-Budget, where are we now?
The ill-fated Mini-Budget was delivered on 23 September 2022, sending mortgage rates skyward and Liz Truss packing. Where are we three years on?
By Katie Williams Published