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Heathrow's third runway cleared for take-off – but will it boost growth?
Heathrow Airport will finally get its third runway but critics argue a bigger Heathrow isn't the answer to boosting growth.
By Simon Wilson Published
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Labour is throttling business - a change of direction is needed, says Matthew Lynn
Opinion Will the last major global business to leave Britain please turn off the punishingly expensive lights?
By Matthew Lynn Published
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What does Rachel Reeves’s plan for growth mean for UK investors?
Rachel Reeves says she is going “further and faster” to kickstart the UK economy, but investors are unlikely to be persuaded
By Katie Williams Published
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Has inflation been tamed in the UK?
After a surprise drop in inflation, the Bank of England is set for more rate cuts in the year ahead. But investors are cautious about pricing in too many cuts
By Alex Rankine Published
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Why the UK's economic growth is falling behind
Poor economic growth and productivity in the UK is due to several factors that are our own fault, says David C. Stevenson
By David C. Stevenson Published
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Gilt yields soar to highest level since 2008: what it means for your finances
Live News and analysis as spiking gilt yields threaten to derail chancellor Rachel Reeves' spending plans
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Can Rachel Reeves's China visit boost the UK economy?
The Chancellor faced severe criticism for her China visit amid financial market turmoil. But how important is reviving economic ties with China for Britain?
By Emily Hohler Published
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Surprise drop in UK inflation rate in December
Prices increased by 2.5% on an annual basis in December, down from 2.6% in November. Full coverage from the team at MoneyWeek.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Is the Office for National Statistics in turmoil?
Britain’s statistics authority, the Office for National Statistics, is increasingly unfit for purpose. Why, and what can be done?
By Simon Wilson Published