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Central banks have evolved. Are they still fit for purpose?
The rise to power and dominance of the central banks has been a key theme in MoneyWeek in its 25 years. Has their rule been benign?
By Simon Wilson Published
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What MoneyWeek has learnt in the last 25 years
Financial markets have suffered two huge bear markets and a pandemic since MoneyWeek launched. Alex Rankine reviews key trends and lessons from a turbulent time
By Alex Rankine Published
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Autumn Budget 2025: how could it affect interest rates, inflation and the financial markets?
We look at how Rachel Reeves’s Budget could impact the economy. Could it trigger a fall in inflation and interest rates, and what could it mean for investors?
By Ruth Emery Published
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UK interest rates: MPC holds rates at 4%
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has held UK interest rates at 4%. What does it mean for your money?
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Reeves told scrapping pension salary sacrifice would cost average earner £377 a year
MPs – including chancellor Rachel Reeves – have received a letter warning of the dangers in reducing or removing salary sacrifice schemes for pension contributions, a plan under consideration by HMRC.
By Laura Miller Published
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Inside a Budget: ex-Treasury minister reveals the chess game behind your tax rises
In an exclusive interview with MoneyWeek former government insider David Gauke says chancellor Rachel Reeves will ‘need to show the richest are making a big contribution’ in the upcoming Autumn Budget
By Laura Miller Published
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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?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Investing in UK universities: spin research into profits
UK universities are a vital economic asset, but they are also Britain's 'equivalent of Gulf oil.' There are opportunities here for investors
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Lessons from Nobel Prize winners in economics on how to nurture a culture of growth
The Nobel Prize in economics went to three thinkers who show us why economies grow and how we can help them do so. Governments would be wise to heed the lessons
By Simon Wilson Published
