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Higher earners face £377 bill if Reeves puts up income tax – do you fit the Treasury’s definition of ‘working people’?
Labour’s election manifesto pledged not to raise National Insurance, VAT or income tax but prime minister Keir Starmer appeared reluctant to repeat the promise this week
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?
The latest inflation figure is released each month. What is inflation and how does it impact your personal finances?
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4% in August. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting and will interest rates fall further?
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Could Reeves limit pension tax-free cash to £100k? Experts warn retirees against pre-Budget rush
A prominent Labour group of which chancellor Rachel Reeves is a member has suggested more than halving the maximum amount of cash pensioners can take tax-free. But wealth experts are warning retirees against irreversible decisions before the Budget.
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Will taxes rise further in the 2025 Autumn Budget?
Tax hikes in the Autumn Budget are now widely expected as the only way for the chancellor to balance the Treasury’s books but questions remain over what – and who – Rachel Reeves will target
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When is the Autumn Budget and what should you expect?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver her second Autumn Budget at the end of November – but what exactly does the fiscal event involve?
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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?
The Bank of England expects UK inflation to have peaked in for 2025 September. Is inflation finally on the way down, and what does it mean for further interest rate cuts?
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Galliford Try has firm foundations for strong growth
Builder Galliford Try has a finger in a wide range of pies, notably important work in the public sector
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Card Factory is a stand-out small-cap going cheap
In a digital world, we still value the personal touch. That’s good news for Card Factory, whose unique business model is suited to weather all economic storms
