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Are UK stocks undervalued?UK stocks are some of the cheapest in the world at the moment. Is this an opportunity to back British?
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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'Trump's proposed $250 bill is a risky vanity project'Opinion Donald Trump's plan to put his face on the $250 bill may seem a harmless gimmick, but the consequences could be serious, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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UK economy shrunk in April as Iran war hits GDP growthThe size of the UK economy fell by 0.1% in April as global volatility holds back growth, official figures show.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Why is the US economy pulling ahead of Europe?The US economy is trouncing comparable rich-world countries, enjoying higher growth and productivity. What is it doing so right?
By Simon Wilson Last updated
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What is a recession?Analysis Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show UK GDP growth has gone into reverse. But what does a recession mean?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Are you paying too much in business rates?It is worth checking your company's business rates bill, as new data shows that over half of appeals result in a reduction
By David Prosser Published
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'Don't rush to reverse Thatcher's privatisation legacy'Opinion Privatisation is working a lot better than is widely appreciated, says Max King
By Max King Published
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Corporate raiders target British companies – can they win?Opinion US corporate raiders and buy-out funds are snapping up UK companies. But they may be confounded by our zero-growth, high-tax economy
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Why it's time to rethink the minimum wageThe minimum wage has been with us since the 1990s. But the unintended consequences are starting to mount
By Simon Wilson Published
