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The oil crisis could tip Britain into a full-scale recession
Opinion An oil crisis will expose the frailties of the British economy. It may already be too late to do anything about it, says Matthew Lynn
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ONS: UK economy flatlines in January ahead of Iran conflict
The Office for National Statistics said Gross Domestic Product showed no growth in the month to January ahead of a potential shock from the conflict in the Middle East
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Plan 2 student loans: a tax on aspiration?
The Plan 2 student loan system is not only unfair, but introduces perverse incentives that act as a brake on growth and productivity. Change is overdue, says Simon Wilson
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Rachel Reeves is rediscovering the Laffer curve
Opinion If you keep raising taxes, at some point, you start to bring in less revenue. Rachel Reeves has shown the way, says Matthew Lynn
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Invest in forestry: a tax-efficient way to grow your wealth
Record sums are pouring into forestry funds. It makes sense to join the rush, says David Prosser
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'Expect more policy U-turns from Keir Starmer'
Opinion Keir Starmer’s government quickly changes its mind as soon as it runs into any opposition. It isn't hard to work out where the next U-turns will come from
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UK interest rates latest: December 2025
Live Report The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75%
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Reeves's business rates hike will crush the British economy
Opinion By piling more and more stealth taxes onto businesses, the government is repeating exactly the same mistake of its first Budget, says Matthew Lynn
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Rail fares to be frozen for first time in 30 years – how much could you save?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will use her Budget to freeze rail fares but the savings could be offset by tax rises
