General Election
The latest news, updates and opinions on General Election from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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16 year olds can vote in the next general election – can Labour win with teens?
Comment Should 16 and 17 year olds in England be voting in the next general election - and what could Labour do to be in with the kids, asks Kalpana Fitzpatrick
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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What is Rishi Sunak’s net worth?
Analysis We look at former prime minister Rishi Sunak’s net worth, and his new role after losing the 2024 general election to Keir Starmer
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Fractional shares allowed in ISAs, confirms HMRC
Advice The government has confirmed that fractional shares can be held in stocks and shares ISAs, junior ISAs, lifetime ISAs and child trust funds. What does this mean for investors?
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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What does a Labour government mean for your pension?
Pensions have been a hot topic since Labour’s general election win, with the government promising a “big bang of reforms to unlock growth”. Will further measures be announced in the Budget?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Labour Budget predictions: what could Rachel Reeves announce?
The UK’s first female chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will deliver the Labour government’s first Budget on 30 October. We look at what could be announced
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Autumn Budget: how to protect your wealth from Labour
Keir Starmer has warned that the Budget will be "painful". We look at what you can do now to shield your money from Labour
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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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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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
