Conservative Party (UK)
The latest news, updates and opinions on Conservative Party from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Don't scrap pensions tax relief. We need people to save more, not less
Opinion Scrapping higher-rate pension tax relief would amount to double taxation and discourage retirement saving, thereby depriving the economy of crucial long-term investment, says Max King.
By Max King Published
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5 March 1984: the miners’ strike begins
Features On this day in March 1984, the miners' strike, one of Britain’s most acrimonious industrial disputes, began when workers at Yorkshire's Cortonwood Colliery downed tools.
By Ben Judge Last updated
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Will Britain close its doors to immigrants post-Brexit?
Briefings Details have not yet been forthcoming, but Britain will soon have a new immigration policy. What will that mean for businesses and investors?
By Simon Wilson Published
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Pass on your pension without paying inheritance tax
Advice The 2015 pension reforms make it easier for you to ensure your heirs avoid inheritance tax when you die
By David Prosser Published
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Betting on politics: don't put your money on the SNP
Features Scottish voters are strongly opposed to another independence referendum, says Matthew Partridge. That opens up a few tasty punts against he SNP.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Betting on politics: odds on Labour’s total seats
Features Matthew Partridge looks at how many seats the bookies think Labour could get in the upcoming election.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Betting on politics: who will get the most seats in the general election?
Features Matthew Partridge casts his eyes over the odds on which party will get most seats in December's general election.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Betting on politics: two parliamentary seats worth a punt on
Features Matthew Partridge takes a look at the odds on two seats up for grabs in the next general election.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Betting on politics: how I've been doing
Features Boris Johnson’s victory in the Conservative leadership contest at the end of last month means that several of my most long-standing bets have been settled, says Matthew Partridge.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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