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'Angela Rayner taking charge of government policy is a frightening prospect for UK economy'
Opinion Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner is making moves to change the direction of our government. That should terrify us all, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Wage growth slows again as unemployment nears 4-year high
Wage growth has cooled while unemployment is on the rise and vacancies are falling, latest labour market data from the ONS shows
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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What is King Charles’ net worth?
We look at King Charles' net worth — including the British monarch’s inheritance from the late Queen, his private fortunes, and the wealth of the Crown Estate
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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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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IMF suggests “refinements” to Rachel Reeves’s fiscal rules
The IMF has upgraded the UK’s growth forecast but wants Reeves to refine her fiscal rules to avoid unnecessary spending cuts or tax rises
By Katie Williams Last updated
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UK inflation jumps to 3.5%, hitting highest level in over a year
The headline rate of UK inflation jumped by more than expected to 3.5% in April, this morning's ONS report showed
By Katie Williams Last updated
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UK-EU trade deal: Britain to get a £9bn boost to the economy by 2040
The government’s agreement with the EU follows on from separate deals with India and the United States. Will it breathe life into the UK economy?
By Katie Williams Published
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‘I’m among the thousands of millionaires leaving the UK – the new tax rules don’t make sense ’
MoneyWeek spoke to a serial entrepreneur who is leaving the UK following the abolition of the non-dom tax status
By Jessica Sheldon Published
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Bank of England cuts UK interest rates to 4.25%
The Bank of England cut interest rates by 25 basis points today, as widely anticipated, disappointing those hoping for a larger 50 basis-point cut
By Katie Williams Last updated