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Petrol prices explained: What makes up the price of a litre of petrol?Briefings The cost of filling the average car with fuel is falling. Here’s what makes up the price of a litre of petrol.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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How to get your own start-up business off the groundIf you want to get a start-up business up and running, a lack of money can be an obstacle – but there are ways around it, says David Prosser.
By David Prosser Published
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Will UK interest rates fall in 2026? Latest Bank of England predictionsThe Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee held interest rates in March. As the Iran war threatens the UK economy, what will happen to interest rates?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Rachel Reeves's “Savvy Squirrel” is anything but savvyOpinion The chancellor's Savvy Squirrel campaign aims to boost investment in Britain. But it's unlikely to work, says Merryn Somerset Webb
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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A slow-motion energy crisis is heading our wayAn energy crisis is already affecting emerging Asia. Similar pain could be heading for Britain
By Alex Rankine Published
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% in April 2026. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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UK interest rates: Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee’s latest bank rate decision was announced today
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Do investors underestimate emerging markets?Charles Jillings, co-fund manager of Utilico Emerging Markets Trust, discusses the outlook for emerging economies and investment opportunities in utilities.
By Andrew Van Sickle Published
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Investing in the SEIS – big profits from small venturesThe government-backed and tax-efficient Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) is a tempting proposition for investors.
By David Prosser Published
