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Trump’s tariffs: how should the UK respond?
Every right-thinking person knows that free trade is a surer route to the wealth of nations than protectionism. So, what is Trump thinking?
By Stuart Watkins Published
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Live: UK inflation slowed by more than expected in March
Live report Reporting and analysis on March's UK inflation report from the expert team at MoneyWeek. The inflation reading came in lower than analysts had forecast.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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What is Rory McIlroy’s net worth?
Rory McIlroy’s net worth has surged after the Northern Irish golfer won his first Career Grand Slam, earning his place among golf legends. We take a deep dive into his fortune.
By Oojal Dhanjal Published
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Ben Cohen: The Ben & Jerry’s co-founder who wants to break away from Unilever
Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream is seeking to break away from Unilever, the conglomerate he sold out to in 2000. It’s a battle for the soul of the brand synonymous with corporate do-gooding.
By Jane Lewis Published
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Trump wants to colonise Mars – will it happen?
Donald Trump wants to plant the US flag on Mars. Could humans really live there?
By Simon Wilson Published
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How to invest during stagflation
Trump’s tariffs look poised to push the global economy into a period of stagflation. We look at how to ensure your investments can survive a global slowdown.
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Global trade latest: Trump pauses higher 'reciprocal' tariffs but ramps up trade war with China
Trump has announced a major change to his tariff regime as the world's two largest economies erect ever higher barriers to trade.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Anne Wojcicki: the daring 23andMe CEO who reached too far
Profile Anne Wojcicki dreamed of a revolution in personal genomics and medicine and set up 23andMe in 2006. Its collapse into bankruptcy provides a cautionary tale
By Jane Lewis Published
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A new wealth tax is a terrible idea. The rich are already being hit by sneaky taxes – Merryn Somerset Webb
Opinion Ideologues want to squeeze more tax out of the rich with a wealth tax. They’re already wrung dry, says Merryn Somerset Webb
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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