General Election
The latest news, updates and opinions on General Election from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Will Labour introduce a retirement tax?
Rishi Sunak said a Labour government would subject the state pension "to a retirement tax”. Is this claim true? And what else could Labour do to pensions?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Rachel Reeves: what could be in her Budget?
The UK’s first female chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will deliver the Labour government’s first Budget in October. We look at what could be announced
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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What does a Labour government mean for your pension?
The government has unveiled details of its large-scale pensions review. What does it mean for you? Plus, what else has been announced since Labour’s election win?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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When will Labour's first Budget happen?
We now know the date for when chancellor Rachel Reeves will publish her first Budget. When is it and what could be announced?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Rachel Reeves: Labour has inherited a projected overspend of £22 billion from the Conservatives
The Chancellor has announced an array of measures to save money, including scrapping the Stonehenge tunnel, ditching social care reforms, and making the winter fuel payment means-tested
By Ruth Emery Published
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What is Rishi Sunak’s net worth?
Analysis We look at Rishi Sunak’s net worth, how the UK’s richest prime minister’s wealth stacks up against King Charles III and his next move after losing the general election and resigning
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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ISAs: Calls mount for overhaul of rules to reignite UK stock market
Broker AJ Bell has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves to urge for changes to ISAs
By Chris Newlands Published
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General election 2024: who’s in the Labour cabinet?
A new Labour cabinet has been appointed by Keir Starmer after his party won the general election. Here’s the latest on who’s in it
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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New pensions minister: key priorities for Emma Reynolds
Emma Reynolds, MP for Wycombe, has become the new pensions minister. We look at what’s waiting in her in-tray, and the main priorities and challenges that lie ahead
By Ruth Emery Published