Tag: Economy

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Rachel Reeves Vows to Ease Banking Regulations to Win Over the...

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, will address the City tonight with a promise to relax banking regulations that were put in place after the 2008...
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Potential Increase in Council Tax Bills as Labour Maintains Cap

Council tax bills could potentially increase by more than £100 on average next year as Labour has decided to maintain the cap, allowing for...
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Britain’s Record High Migration Rates Amid Brexit Uncertainty

Britain experienced a significant increase in net migration last year, surpassing many other developed economies, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development...
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Tesco Braces for £1bn National Insurance Increase Amid Price Rise Concerns

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Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates to 4.75%: Impact on Mortgage...

The Bank of England recently made headlines by cutting interest rates for the second time this year, bringing the base rate down to 4.75%....
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Boosting the Economy: How SMEs Can Benefit from Technology Investment

New research indicates that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK have the potential to significantly boost the economy by investing in new...
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Trump discusses divisive topics in interview with Musk

Donald Trump and Elon Musk had a lengthy and contentious interview, where Trump revisited some of his most controversial views. The interview, which aired...
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Reeves Attacks ‘Worst Inheritance’ to Support Spending Cuts – CityAM

Reeves criticizes what he calls the "worst inheritance" in order to justify proposed spending cuts. He argues that the current level of government debt...
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The UK’s Austerity Olympics: A Look Back at History’s Frugal Games

The Olympics have always been a symbol of unity and sportsmanship, but the 1948 London Olympics, also known as the 'Austerity Olympics', held a...