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Angela Rayner secret tax memo to Rachel Reeves: could these tax hikes become a reality?
As details emerge of a memo sent by Rayner to Reeves calling for a £4 billion tax raid on savers and investors, experts fear some of them might make an appearance in the Autumn Budget
By Ruth Emery Published
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UK inflation jumps to 3.5%, hitting highest level in over a year
The headline rate of UK inflation jumped by more than expected to 3.5% in April, this morning's ONS report showed
By Katie Williams Last updated
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UK-EU trade deal: Britain to get a £9bn boost to the economy by 2040
The government’s agreement with the EU follows on from separate deals with India and the United States. Will it breathe life into the UK economy?
By Katie Williams Published
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‘I’m among the thousands of millionaires leaving the UK – the new tax rules don’t make sense ’
MoneyWeek spoke to a serial entrepreneur who is leaving the UK following the abolition of the non-dom tax status
By Jessica Sheldon Published
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Trump’s tariffs ravaged markets – but who were the winners and losers?
The US president’s ‘Liberation Day’ sent shockwaves through the market, with the S&P 500 falling by over 12% in one week. Some firms were better shielded than others.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Greg Abel: Warren Buffett’s heir takes the throne
Greg Abel is considered a safe pair of hands as he takes centre stage at Berkshire Hathaway. But he arrives after one of the hardest acts to follow in investment history, Warren Buffett. Can he thrive?
By Jane Lewis Published
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Who will be the next Warren Buffett?
Opinion There won’t be another Warren Buffett. Times have changed, and the opportunities are no longer there, says Matthew Lynn.
By Matthew Lynn 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 Jacob Wolinsky Last updated
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Bank of England cuts UK interest rates to 4.25%
The Bank of England cut interest rates by 25 basis points today, as widely anticipated, disappointing those hoping for a larger 50 basis-point cut
By Katie Williams Last updated