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Why is Britain's industrial base crumbling?
Opinion More and more factories in the UK are closing, and the government doesn’t seem to care. What’s going on?
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Nicola Sturgeon leaves behind a toxic legacy
On the left, Nicola Sturgeon is seen as something of a political hero. That makes sense… but only if you exclude her actual record in office
By Simon Wilson Published
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What would a Ukraine peace deal mean for your money?
Hopes are growing that Trump’s summit with Putin could end the war in the Ukraine. Besides the obvious human benefits, there could be implications for your money and investments from a peace agreement
By Dan McEvoy Published
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UK GDP: Growth better than expected in second quarter
The UK economy grew by 0.3% in the second quarter, down from 0.7% in the first. Despite slowing, the figure beat analysts’ expectations.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Fewer jobs in July as economic slowdown continues
The number of payrolled employees dropped for the sixth consecutive month in July, amid signs businesses have paused hiring decisions
By Katie Williams Last updated
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4% in August. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting and will interest rates fall further?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
The Bank of England cut interest rates at its August meeting, but persistent inflation could mean a more cautious approach going forward
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.ai – the first big AI bust
Sachin Dev Duggal's Builder.ai start-up claimed it could use artificial intelligence to build apps. Its revenues turned out to be equally artificial
By Jane Lewis Published
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How Trump's dog deals will damage global trade with the US
Opinion Some commentators are hailing Trump’s trading savvy. Are they right?
By Bill Bonner Published
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