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Britain is stuck with a lame duck government no matter whatShould Keir Starmer stay or should he go? Either way, the result will be a disaster for British business, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Do local election results matter?Winning local elections hardly changes much in terms of the provision of services, as councils have limited power and money. Shouldn't that change?
By Simon Wilson Published
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Is the UK heading for stagflation?Even before the conflict in the Middle East broke out, the UK’s economy was weakening while inflation was running high. Now, stagflation looks like an increasingly likely headache for central bankers.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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What would a Reform UK government mean for your money?Reform UK was by far the biggest winner in the latest set of local elections, placing them in a good position to transform local wins to a general election victory. If they were to pull it off, what would it mean for your money?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Ten years of Brexit: Should Britain rejoin the EU?Ten years on from the Brexit vote, our relationship with the EU is still a big issue – and for very good reasons, says Stuart Watkins
By Stuart Watkins Published
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Petrol prices explained: What makes up the price of a litre of petrol?Briefings The cost of filling the average car with fuel is falling. Here’s what makes up the price of a litre of petrol.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Rachel Reeves's “Savvy Squirrel” is anything but savvyOpinion The chancellor's Savvy Squirrel campaign aims to boost investment in Britain. But it's unlikely to work, says Merryn Somerset Webb
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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A slow-motion energy crisis is heading our wayAn energy crisis is already affecting emerging Asia. Similar pain could be heading for Britain
By Alex Rankine Published
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Reeves's gambling tax hike is a losing betOpinion The chancellor's proposed gambling tax rise is expected to raise an extra £1.1 billion. But the bet will not pay off, says Matthew Lynn, and will end up costing the country dear.
By Matthew Lynn Published
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