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Reach for the stars to boost Britain's space industryopinion We can’t afford to neglect Britain's space industry. Unfortunately, the government is taking completely the wrong approach, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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CPI vs RPI inflation: what is the difference between ONS measures?The Office for National Statistics calculates CPI, RPI and CPIH each month. What are they and what do they reveal about UK inflation?
By Sam Walker Last updated
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UK inflation fell to 3.0% in JanuaryAfter rising in December 2025, UK inflation resumed its downward trajectory in January 2026
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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UK unemployment hits highest level since 2021 – will interest rate cuts follow?UK unemployment reached its highest rate in almost five years by the end of 2025. Is AI to blame and will the Bank of England step in with an interest rate cut in March?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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What is Donald Trump’s net worth?Donald Trump’s net worth makes him the richest-ever US president, and the only billionaire to live in the White House. We take a deep dive into his fortunes
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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"Botched" Brexit: Should Britain rejoin the EU?Brexit did not go perfectly nor disastrously. It’s not worth continuing the fight over the issue, says Julian Jessop
By Julian Jessop Published
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'AI will change our world in more ways than we can imagine'Interview Rob Arnott of Research Affiliates talks to Andrew Van Sickle about the AI bubble, the impact of tariffs on inflation and the outlook for gold and China
By Andrew Van Sickle Published
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Tony Blair's terrible legacy sees Britain still sufferingOpinion Max King highlights ten ways in which Tony Blair's government sowed the seeds of Britain’s subsequent poor performance and many of its current problems
By Max King Published
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How a dovish Federal Reserve could affect youTrump’s pick for the US Federal Reserve is not so much of a yes-man as his rival, but interest rates will still come down quickly, says Cris Sholto Heaton
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
