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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
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End of “fleecehold”: Will leasehold reforms bring an end to the UK's feudal system?
Britain’s feudal system of property ownership is being overhauled. It's about time, says Simon Wilson
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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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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
