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The “techlash” against data centresData centres are being banned by many US local authorities, as over half of Americans say they are more concerned than excited about AI. Are the bans sensible?
By Simon Wilson Published
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When is the Autumn Budget and what should you expect?The new chancellor, John Healey, will present his first Autumn Budget later this year. When is it, and what will the fiscal event include?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Healey says UK must control public spending in first major speech as chancellorThe chancellor said Britain must get a better control on public spending and borrowing as he set out his economic vision.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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‘Heed history's warnings on government debt’Opinion Eighteenth-century thinkers foresaw today’s government debt crisis, says Edward Chancellor
By Edward Chancellor Published
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Can Andy Burnham solve the social care funding crisis?Social care funding has proved a perennial political and financial problem for the UK. Could Andy Burnham soon resolve it?
By Simon Wilson Published
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Making Tax Digital: what is it and who does it affect?With Making Tax Digital, thousands of sole traders and landlords now have to start reporting their earnings digitally quarterly. Here's what you need to know.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Friedrich Merz's fate is a 'warning' for Andy BurnhamOpinion German chancellor Friedrich Merz's problems provide both a warning and a useful comparison for Andy Burnham, says Helen Thomas.
By Helen Thomas Published
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Was Scott Bessent's intervention in Japan effective?US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent is caught in a standoff with currency traders after intervention in Japan
By Alex Rankine Published
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Tina Fordham: “It's a mad world – and it's here to stay”Geopolitical strategist Tina Fordham tells Matthew Partridge that investors will have to adjust to new risks.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
