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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
The Bank of England held interest rates at 4% in November, but pressure is mounting on the Monetary Policy Committee to cut the Base Rate.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Reeves ‘won’t target tax-free pension cash’ – but damage already done for some savers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reportedly ruled out a cut to the amount of pension money retirees can take tax-free. But after months of speculation, it will be too late for anyone who pulled out of their pension based on pre-Budget jitters, as wealth experts warn against irreversible decisions.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Will taxes rise further in the 2025 Autumn Budget?
Tax hikes in the Autumn Budget are now widely expected as the only way for the chancellor to balance the Treasury’s books but questions remain over what – and who – Rachel Reeves will target
By Laura Miller Last updated
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'How I brought MoneyWeek to the masses'
Launching MoneyWeek gave ordinary investors information – and hence power, says Merryn Somerset Webb
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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'My predictions for the next 25 years'
Opinion What will the world look like when MoneyWeek celebrates its 50th birthday? Matthew Lynn shares his predictions
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Central banks have evolved. Are they still fit for purpose?
The rise to power and dominance of the central banks has been a key theme in MoneyWeek in its 25 years. Has their rule been benign?
By Simon Wilson Published
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What MoneyWeek has learnt in the last 25 years
Financial markets have suffered two huge bear markets and a pandemic since MoneyWeek launched. Alex Rankine reviews key trends and lessons from a turbulent time
By Alex Rankine Published
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Autumn Budget 2025: how could it affect interest rates, inflation and the financial markets?
We look at how Rachel Reeves’s Budget could impact the economy. Could it trigger a fall in inflation and interest rates, and what could it mean for investors?
By Ruth Emery Published
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UK interest rates: MPC holds rates at 4%
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has held UK interest rates at 4%. What does it mean for your money?
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
