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Nicola Sturgeon leaves behind a toxic legacy
On the left, Nicola Sturgeon is seen as something of a political hero. That makes sense… but only if you exclude her actual record in office
By Simon Wilson Published
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4% in August. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting and will interest rates fall further?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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It’s time to start backing the UK stock market
The UK stock market has been languishing for decades. But the tide is turning and smart investors should buy in now
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Car finance mis-selling judgment: a big blow for the banks
Opinion The car finance mis-selling judgment could still be disastrous for big finance even though banks dodged the worst possible outcome
By Matthew Lynn Published
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'Rachel Reeves has run out of options'
Opinion The political and fiscal constraints on Rachel Reeves have combined to leave the chancellor at a disadvantaged position
By Helen Thomas Published
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UK interest rates cut by 25 basis points: live reaction to the Bank of England’s decision
UK interest rates have been cut by 0.25 percentage points to 4.00%, with concerns over economic weaknesses trumping rising inflation
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Philip Coggan: 'Donald Trump means business on tariffs'
Interview What could Trump's tariffs mean for the US and global economies? Philip Coggan, former columnist at the Financial Times and The Economist, explains
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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UK equities: where to find a great British bargain
UK equities are staging a comeback, but there’s still plenty of value out there, says Rupert Hargreaves
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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Is the UK housing market doomed to stagnation?
Opinion Housing is the mirror image of Britain’s moribund stock market. A crash would be the best outcome
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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