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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
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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
