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ONS: UK economy grows by just 0.1% in three months to September ahead of Autumn Budget
Quarterly growth was hit by a drop-off in the manufacturing sector in part due to a major cyber incident at car producer Jaguar
By Sam Walker Last updated
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England held interest rates at 4% in November. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting and will interest rates fall further?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
The Bank of England held interest rates at 4% in November, but pressure is mounting on the Monetary Policy Committee to cut the Base Rate.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Reeves ‘won’t target tax-free pension cash’ – but damage already done for some savers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reportedly ruled out a cut to the amount of pension money retirees can take tax-free. But after months of speculation, it will be too late for anyone who pulled out of their pension based on pre-Budget jitters, as wealth experts warn against irreversible decisions.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Unemployment hits highest level since 2021 as jobs market cools
Average wages are also slowing ahead of the Autumn Budget this month
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Young workers exiting UK over tax and economic outlook concerns, warn wealth managers
Young professionals are scoping out cities and countries with lower tax burdens and a greater quality of life, according to wealth managers
By Sam Walker Published
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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
By Laura Miller Last updated
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'We still live in Alan Greenspan’s shadow'
When MoneyWeek launched 25 years ago, Alan Greenspan was chairman of the Federal Reserve. We’re still living with the consequences of the whirlwind he sowed
By Jane Lewis Published
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Go for growth: how to invest in emerging markets
Developing countries offer investors compelling long-term economic prospects, says David Prosser
By David Prosser Published
