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Britain is stuck with a lame duck government no matter whatShould Keir Starmer stay or should he go? Either way, the result will be a disaster for British business, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Do local election results matter?Winning local elections hardly changes much in terms of the provision of services, as councils have limited power and money. Shouldn't that change?
By Simon Wilson Published
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King’s Speech 2026: What was announced and what does it mean for your money?The new parliamentary year has begun, with the King outlining what his government will set out to achieve in the next 12 months. What was announced, and what does it mean for you?
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Is the UK heading for stagflation?Even before the conflict in the Middle East broke out, the UK’s economy was weakening while inflation was running high. Now, stagflation looks like an increasingly likely headache for central bankers.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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China, the Iran war, and the US: Diana ChoylevaMoneyWeek Talks The next force that will change the world is China's drive to financialise, according to Diana Choyleva, founder and chief economist at Enodo Economics.
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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What would a Reform UK government mean for your money?Reform UK was by far the biggest winner in the latest set of local elections, placing them in a good position to transform local wins to a general election victory. If they were to pull it off, what would it mean for your money?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Ten years of Brexit: Should Britain rejoin the EU?Ten years on from the Brexit vote, our relationship with the EU is still a big issue – and for very good reasons, says Stuart Watkins
By Stuart Watkins Published
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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
