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Why Scotland's proposed government bonds are a terrible idea
Opinion Politicians in Scotland pushing for “kilts” think it will strengthen the case for independence and boost financial credibility. It's more likely to backfire
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How Germany became the new sick man of Europe
Friedrich Merz, Germany's Keir Starmer, seems unable to tackle the deep-seated economic problems the country is facing. What happens next?
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Low risk ways to cut your inheritance tax bill before a potential Budget crackdown
More tightening of the rules around inheritance tax – especially around gifting – could potentially be coming in the Budget. Making safe, smart use of the gifting allowances as they currently stand may be a good idea.
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UK inflation live: UK inflation fell to 3.6% in October
Today's ONS inflation data release confirms the Bank of England's assumption that inflation would fall after September. More analysis and reaction to follow.
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Defeat into victory: the key to Simon Wolfson's success
Opinion Next CEO Simon Wolfson claims he owes his success to a book on military strategy in World War II. What lessons does it hold, and how did he apply them to Next?
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How to find value in Asian small cap stocks
Three competing Asian investment trusts all have good records, but this one is the obvious choice at present, says Max King
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Undervalued Asian stocks that can be the “winners of tomorrow”
Opinion Nitin Bajaj, portfolio manager of Fidelity Asian Values Trust, highlights three investment opportunities across Asia
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The battle of the bond markets and public finances
An obsessive focus on short-term fiscal prudence is likely to create even greater risks in a few years, says Cris Sholto Heaton
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'Rachel Reeves’s tax rise will crash the economy'
Opinion Rachel Reeves will be the first chancellor since Denis Healey in the 1970s to raise income tax. It will only push Britain into recession, says Matthew Lynn
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