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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
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Trade unions to gain muscle under Labour's new employment laws – what does it mean for SMEs?
New employment laws will make it easier for workers to take collective action. Here's what it could mean for SMEs.
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23 June 1725: The Malt Tax riots break out across Scotland
Rioting erupted in Hamilton and spread across Scotland after excise officials arrived to implement the Malt Tax on this day in 1725.
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What is Rachel Reeves’s plan for growth?
The UK’s modern industrial strategy was published this week. How does chancellor Rachel Reeves hope it will grow the UK economy, and how successful will it be?
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What could cause a UK recession?
Growth continues to be evasive for the British economy. Will the economy be strong enough to avoid a recession in the future?
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England held the base rate at 4.25% in June. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting and will interest rates fall?
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UK interest rates held at 4.25%
The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at their current level by a 6-3 majority at its June meeting
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How Labour could crack the UK's growth conundrum
Opinion Planning and state procurement are key to productivity, says David C. Stevenson
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?
Although we are past the worst of the cost of living crisis, the Bank of England recently said price rises could hit 3.7% later this year. What is inflation and how does it impact your personal finances?
