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Will the Bank of England raise UK interest rates again in 2026?Interest rates were hiked in November as high inflation forced the MPC to increase the base rate. Where will UK interest rates go next?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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When will the next Bank of England base rate decision be announced?The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee decides where to take UK interest rates in their regular meetings. When will the next decision be announced?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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What the Budget means for small businessesSmall business owners should prepare themselves for one of the biggest shake-ups to the UK's tax system in decades. Here's what it means
By David Prosser Published
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The consequences of John Healey's first BudgetOpinion John Healey's Budget will leave the UK with pedestrian growth, sticky inflation and in hock to the bond markets, says Max King
By Max King Published
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Lagarde's exit is dangerous for the European Central BankChristine Lagarde leaves the European Central Bank at the worst possible time, leaving it rudderless in very stormy waters, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Your Budget questions answered in MoneyWeek’s expert Q&AMoneyWeek put some of our readers’ Autumn Budget questions to a number of financial experts.
By Jessica Sheldon Published
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France is on fire – are we heading for another euro crisis?Protests and riots in France are not uncommon, but this time things seem different, as economic woes are exacerbated by political stasis. What can investors do?
By Simon Wilson Published
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Why the Democrats’ US election victory is a win for investorsThe Democrats' sweep in the US elections was seen by investors in East Asia as a clear rejection of AI. But more red tape may still not burst the AI bubble
By Alex Rankine Published
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Poll: Should Healey have done more for investors in the Budget?Poll Investors avoided capital gains tax and dividend tax hikes in John Healey’s first Budget, but did the chancellor miss an opportunity to boost investing in the UK? Tell us what you think in our poll.
By MoneyWeek Published
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