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What's behind the big shift in Japanese government bonds?
Rising long-term Japanese government bond yields point to growing nervousness about the future – and not just inflation
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Will the boom in defence spending drive economic growth?
Defence spending is soaring, and politicians in the UK and Europe are telling voters it will be a major boost to economic growth. But is that really the case?
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Farming isn't for the faint-hearted – and isn't profitable
Opinion Farming may look appealing, but turning a profit is extremely hard. No wonder many farmers are attracted to the Sustainable Farming Incentive, says Max King
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Rising FTSE 100 gives Rachel Reeves a win, for now
Opinion The FTSE 100 index of leading shares has broken through 9,000 for the first time. That’s not as impressive as it appears, and its future is looking grim.
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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
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Mansion House speech: Reeves sets out to foster investing culture
At her annual Mansion House speech, chancellor Rachel Reeves vowed to cut back on regulatory red tape to boost growth, and get Brits investing in the stock market
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What is the Mansion House speech – and why does it matter to you?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her next Mansion House speech this evening (15 July). We look at what could be announced and how it might affect your finances
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'Labour’s next bright idea is a wealth tax – but it won't work'
Opinion A wealth tax will make Britain poorer and accelerate the exodus of the wealthy, says Matthew Lynn.
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No savings from welfare bill after PIP changes shelved – will taxes rise this autumn?
Labour’s welfare bill passed on Tuesday, but eleventh-hour concessions could reduce the overall savings to zero
