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Key money dates for 2025
We run through the key dates and big money changes coming up this year that could affect your financial health
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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'Nationalisation is not the answer'
Opinion Labour's enthusiasm for nationalising steel was met with approval across the spectrum. Political consensus is a sign that thinking has been abandoned, says Max King
By Max King Published
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Why did Labour take over British Steel – was it a good idea?
The government has stepped in to take control, not ownership, of British Steel, citing national security and other factors. But does that make sense?
By Simon Wilson Published
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'Rachel Reeves' plan to force pension funds into UK assets won't work'
Opinion Hustling pension fund cash into British assets sounds like a good idea. It would be better to make Britain an attractive place to invest, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Is the UK heading for a recession?
Trump’s tariffs have caused a pronounced stock market downturn as global growth expectations fall. Could trade disruption push the UK into recession?
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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What caused the Birmingham bin strike – and what does it mean for British businesses?
The Birmingham bin strike is the fallout from an equal-pay claim brought by female cleaners. That bodes ill for the rest of British business
By Simon Wilson Published
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Live: UK inflation slowed by more than expected in March
Live report Reporting and analysis on March's UK inflation report from the expert team at MoneyWeek. The inflation reading came in lower than analysts had forecast.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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A new wealth tax is a terrible idea. The rich are already being hit by sneaky taxes – Merryn Somerset Webb
Opinion Ideologues want to squeeze more tax out of the rich with a wealth tax. They’re already wrung dry, says Merryn Somerset Webb
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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Why are energy bills so expensive in the UK?
Electricity bills in the UK are higher than in any comparable rich country. Some blame the net-zero zealotry of the government for that. What is really to blame for high energy bills?
By Simon Wilson Published