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Will taxes rise further in the 2025 Autumn Budget?
A date for the Autumn Budget hasn’t yet been announced but speculation about tax hikes is already rife, with rumoured property taxes causing a stir
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Could landlords face National Insurance on rental income?
The Treasury is said to be considering a tax increase for landlords in an attempt to boost revenue in Rachel Reeves’s Autumn Budget
By Ruth Emery Published
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The financial crisis in UK universities – what can be done?
UK universities are running out of cash and have begun to shed staff; bankruptcies look likely. What’s gone wrong, and what should be done about it?
By Simon Wilson Published
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UK inflation: Consumer Prices Index release dates
When is the next Consumer Prices Index report and what is the outlook for inflation?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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CPI vs RPI inflation: what is the difference between ONS measures?
The Office for National Statistics calculates CPI, RPI and CPIH each month. What are they and what do they reveal about UK inflation?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
The Bank of England cut interest rates at its August meeting, but persistent inflation could mean a more cautious approach going forward
By Katie Williams Last updated
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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?
The Bank of England expects UK inflation to rise later this year. Is this forecast a cause for concern?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?
Although we are past the worst of the cost-of-living crisis, the Bank of England thinks price rises could hit 4% later this year. What is inflation and how does it impact your personal finances?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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How retail investors can gain exposure to Lloyd’s of London
It’s hard for retail investors to get in on the action at Lloyd’s of London. Here are some of the ways to gain exposure
By Rupert Hargreaves Published