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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
By Katie Williams
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How Labour could crack the UK's growth conundrum
Opinion Planning and state procurement are key to productivity, says David C. Stevenson
By David C. Stevenson
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Steel industry still in limbo as Trump and Starmer finalise parts of trade deal
Donald Trump has signed an order confirming parts of the UK-US trade deal, but 25% steel and aluminium tariffs remain in place
By Katie Williams
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Trouble brews in B&M as bargain shops take a hit
Opinion Once a stock market darling, B&M's share price has slumped. What has gone wrong for bargain shops?
By Matthew Lynn
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Rachel Reeves’s Spending Review: will we see a fresh wave of tax increases?
Labour’s Spending Review gave plenty to chew on and to celebrate with a record £29 billion NHS funding boost, more cash for schools and infrastructure investments – but is it a case of ‘spend now, tax later’?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick
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When is the Spending Review – and what could be announced?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing some difficult choices in the upcoming Spending Review, which will be unveiled on Wednesday. We look at what could be announced.
By Ruth Emery
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'Angela Rayner taking charge of government policy is a frightening prospect for UK economy'
Opinion Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner is making moves to change the direction of our government. That should terrify us all, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn
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What is King Charles’ net worth?
We look at King Charles' net worth — including the British monarch’s inheritance from the late Queen, his private fortunes, and the wealth of the Crown Estate
By Oojal Dhanjal
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What is Rishi Sunak’s net worth?
Analysis We look at former prime minister Rishi Sunak’s net worth, and his new role after losing the 2024 general election to Keir Starmer
By Oojal Dhanjal
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