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Wages grow at slowest pace since 2022
UK wages grew at their slowest rate in two years, between April and June. What does this mean for the economy?
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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Inflation is biggest risk to portfolios, say investors
Inflation is the biggest risk to portfolio performance, according to a poll of UK investors. Could inflation rise this week and how can you protect your investments?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Will tariffs trigger a new era of trade wars?
Tariffs levied on imports could spread if Donald Trump returns to office. What does this mean for Britain and the global economy?
By Philip Pilkington Published
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Bank of England cuts interest rates for first time since 2020
The Bank of England voted to end pain for households and businesses today, cutting interest rates for the first time in over four years
By Katie Williams Published
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Rachel Reeves scraps long-awaited cap on social care costs - here is what it means
Along with a raft of other cuts, including the removal of Winter Fuel Payments for millions of pensioners, Labour has abandoned the £86,000 cap
By Chris Newlands Published
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When will Labour's first Budget happen?
We now know the date for when chancellor Rachel Reeves will publish her first Budget. When is it and what could be announced?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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NatWest public share sale scrapped, Reeves announces
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves says a retail share sale of the bank would not ‘represent value for money’
By Chris Newlands Published
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Rachel Reeves: Labour has inherited a projected overspend of £22 billion from the Conservatives
The Chancellor has announced an array of measures to save money, including scrapping the Stonehenge tunnel, ditching social care reforms, and making the winter fuel payment means-tested
By Ruth Emery Published
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Who will be the next leader of the Conservative Party?
After the worst-ever Conservative election defeat, the race for Rishi Sunak’s successor is underway.
By Katie Williams Published