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What does Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mean for the US economy?
Donald Trump’s budget bill will slash taxes, but is expected to add at least $3 trillion to US national debt
By Katie Williams Published
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Little-known way inheritance tax pension raid could put thousands of businesses at risk – ‘issue is flying under the radar’
Changes to inheritance tax rules could wipe out 15,000 businesses where owners put their premises in their pension, experts have warned
By Laura Miller Published
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3 July 1767: Pitcairn Island is discovered
One of the remotest places on earth, Pitcairn Island was spotted on this day in 1767 by 15-year old midshipman Robert Pitcairn, serving on HMS Swallow.
By Ben Judge Last updated
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No savings from welfare bill after PIP changes shelved – will taxes rise this autumn?
Labour’s welfare bill passed on Tuesday, but eleventh-hour concessions could reduce the overall savings to zero
By Katie Williams Published
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Tariffs 'were a terrible idea but shunning the US is a big mistake'
Opinion Manufacturers and investors have pivoted away from the US, the world’s biggest economy. That’s a mistake, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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End of “fleecehold”: Will leasehold reforms bring an end to the UK's feudal system?
Britain’s feudal system of property ownership is being overhauled. It's about time, says Simon Wilson
By Simon Wilson Published
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Government confirms £2.5bn U-turn on PIP and Universal Credit – what does it mean for Reeves?
A major rebellion has forced the government to slash its proposed benefit reforms, cutting the annual savings in half
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Will “Liberation Day” strike again?
Donald Trump’s 90-day tariff pause comes to an end on 9 July. Can we expect further market turmoil?
By Katie Williams Last updated