National Health Service
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Three healthcare trusts to invest in
Analysis The biotech sector is in its biggest bear market in 30 years. But Max King explains why this sector could turn around soon and three healthcare trusts that may be worth investing in.
By Max King Published
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The National Insurance rise is not needed – Sunak should have ditched it
Opinion With our public finances in better shape than many people think, the chancellor's decision not to ditch the rise in National Insurance contributions is a mistake, says Max King.
By Max King Published
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Should you take out private health insurance?
Advice As the NHS struggles, more people are paying for private health insurance. But is it worth it?
By Alex Rankine Published
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Budget 2021: the chickens come home to roost
Opinion Rishi Sunak delivered his budget today amid a fragile and uncertain time. Max King analyses.
By Max King Published
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Budget 2021: Here is what Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced
News Rishi Sunak delivered his much anticipated Budget today. David Prosser explains what it means for you.
By David Prosser Published
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The UK stockmarket is cheap – but is it cheap for good reasons?
Opinion Compared to other developed-world markets, UK stocks are remarkably cheap. But a number of factors means the discount could be well-deserved, says Max King.
By Max King Published
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The new social-care levy: an unfair tax that protects the “assetocracy”
Briefings The government’s regressive social-care levy will make Britain’s tax system even more complex. Root-and-branch reform is long overdue.
By Simon Wilson Published
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Why the government's plan for funding social care is a lousy one
Editor's letter Insisting that people use their property wealth to pay for social care is perfectly reasonable, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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What’s better than two types of income tax? Three types of income tax!
Analysis The government is to fund social care costs by raising National Insurance contributions and adding a “health and social care levy”. John Stepek looks at what's been announced and what it means for your money.
By John Stepek Published
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