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Everything is getting more expensive – including money
Editor's letter Investors are about to start feeling rather more pain, says Merryn Somerset Webb – from the rising price of money.
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The pound slides as the Bank of England warns of stagflation
Analysis The Bank of England raised UK interest rates and warned of soaring inflation and a collapse in economic growth. John Stepek explains what it means for the pound, the economy, and your money.
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What is a windfall tax?
Briefings Windfall taxes are levied on industries that have benefited the most from unusual economic conditions, earning above average profits. They are often associated with the energy sector.
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The pound is falling hard – is a UK recession on the cards?
Analysis The pound has tanked against the US dollar as markets grow increasingly concerned about a recession in the UK. John Stepek asks if anything can save us.
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Why we need to chop off the “dead hand” of the Treasury
Briefings HM Treasury, the department in charge of long-term growth, fiscal policy, and departmental budgets, is a single bloated behemoth. It would be better to split the roles.
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We may be heading for recession – and it will be no ordinary recession
Editor's letter Just as the downturn in 2020 was not a typical recession. the next downturn could be very different too, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
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The jobs market is booming – here are two ways investors can profit
Tips The UK Jobs market is booming and unemployment is at the lowest level since 1974. Rupert Hargreaves explains how investors can profit.
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Is the UK too open to overseas takeovers?
Analysis Data shows that the UK is more open to overseas takeovers than other major markets. John Stepek asks: should investors care?
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Will higher trade-union power cause a wage-price spiral?
Briefings Inflation is hotting up, leading workers to demand wage rises to compensate. Union membership is on the rise again. Will this spark a wage-price spiral? Stuart Watkins reports.
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