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UK economy ‘bucks expectations’ and shows growth in May despite Iran conflictUK GDP grew by 0.1% month-on-month – but where will it head in 2026?
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Could Shabana Mahmood succeed Rachel Reeves as the next chancellor?A new prime minister usually means a new chancellor too, and Reeves is expected to leave next week. Shabana Mahmood is leading the race.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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How to solve Britain’s growth crisis: MoneyWeek TalksPodcast Growth has been sluggish in the UK for years, and successive governments have failed to boost the economy. Economist Julian Jessop explains what can be done.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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What can Brazil’s World Cup squad tell us about investing in Asia?Sponsor Content Created With Aberdeen
By MoneyWeek Published
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Will AI really wipe out all our jobs?How worried should we be about AI? Technological developments have always sparked fears of mass unemployment – but are those fears overdone?
By Stuart Watkins Published
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Can Andy Burnham’s Manchesterism work for Britain?Andy Burnham wants to spread his “Manchesterism” to the rest of the country. But what is it, and will it work?
By Simon Wilson Published
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L'État, c'est Trump – how America's “Sun King” is cashing inDonald Trump has treated the US presidency as a personal cash machine and is the most corrupt holder of that office in the country's history, says Jane Lewis
By Jane Lewis Published
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The £6,000 annual cost of going self-employed and how to avoid itGoing self-employed brings plenty of flexibility but you also have to forego workplace perks such as pensions and holiday pay.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Will the new Labour leader remove the pension triple lock?The triple lock has served pensioners well, but its sustainability has been questioned over and over again. Will Andy Burnham shield it as Labour leader?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
