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'Trump's proposed $250 bill is a risky vanity project'Opinion Donald Trump's plan to put his face on the $250 bill may seem a harmless gimmick, but the consequences could be serious, says Matthew Lynn
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UK economy shrunk in April as Iran war hits GDP growthThe size of the UK economy fell by 0.1% in April as global volatility holds back growth, official figures show.
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Why is the US economy pulling ahead of Europe?The US economy is trouncing comparable rich-world countries, enjoying higher growth and productivity. What is it doing so right?
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What will happen to UK interest rates in 2026?The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee held interest rates in April. As the Iran war continues to threaten the UK economy, where will interest rates go next?
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What is a recession?Analysis Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show UK GDP growth has gone into reverse. But what does a recession mean?
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Are you paying too much in business rates?It is worth checking your company's business rates bill, as new data shows that over half of appeals result in a reduction
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'Don't rush to reverse Thatcher's privatisation legacy'Opinion Privatisation is working a lot better than is widely appreciated, says Max King
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Corporate raiders target British companies – can they win?Opinion US corporate raiders and buy-out funds are snapping up UK companies. But they may be confounded by our zero-growth, high-tax economy
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Why it's time to rethink the minimum wageThe minimum wage has been with us since the 1990s. But the unintended consequences are starting to mount
