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Did COP30 achieve anything to tackle climate change?
The COP30 summit was a failure. But the world is going green regardless, says Simon Wilson
By Simon Wilson Published
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Nationwide fined £44 million over “inadequate” anti-money laundering systems
Failings in Nationwide’s financial crime processes between October 2016 to July 2021 meant one criminal was able to deposit £26 million from fraudulent Covid furlough payments in just eight days.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Reeves's business rates hike will crush the British economy
Opinion By piling more and more stealth taxes onto businesses, the government is repeating exactly the same mistake of its first Budget, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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ONS: UK economy unexpectedly shrinks by 0.1% in October – what does it mean for interest rates?
The latest GDP figures strengthen the case for a base rate cut in December, experts suggest
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Asia's new tiger economy: MoneyWeek Talks
Podcast MoneyWeek's editor, Andrew van Sickle, speaks to Dragon Capital's Thuy-Anh Nguyen about Vietnam's remarkable rise
By Andrew Van Sickle 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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Leading European companies offer long-term growth
Opinion Alexander Darwall, lead portfolio manager, European Opportunities Trust, picks three European companies where he'd put his money
By Alexander Darwall Published
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How to profit from the markets’ pessimism about Britain
Opinion There was little in the Budget to prop up Britain's stock market, but opportunities are hiding in plain sight. Investors should take advantage while they can
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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London claims victory in the Brexit wars
Opinion JPMorgan Chase's decision to build a new headquarters in London is a huge vote of confidence and a sign that the City will remain Europe's key financial hub
By Matthew Lynn Published
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