Economy
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Could the Chancellor raise fuel duty in the budget to help fill 25% of the gap in public finances?
With the government under pressure to close the £22bn public finance gap, one possible solution is for the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to…
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Average energy bill to rise by 10% from October
The Average dual fuel bill will rise by £149 a year from October under new price cap, this new cap is £117…
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Labour policies will enhance economic growth, according to global fund manager survey
According to Quilter Investors’ latest Investor Trends Survey, fund groups overwhelming anticipate Labour’s policies will enhance economic growth, at a time when many…
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Britons trending towards economic optimism, with 43% expecting their circumstances to improve
Over two fifths (43%) of UK adults believe that their financial situation will improve in the next 12 months, new research by SmartSave,…
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Summer of sport and sales boosts retail in July
Danni Hewson, head of financial analysis at AJ Bell, comments on the latest retail figures in the UK and what that will…
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UK economy continues recovery as Q2 notches up second consecutive quarter of GDP growth: reaction
The latest economic data announced this morning, shows that UK GDP has grown by 0.6% in the second quarter of 2024 –…
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UK households feel significantly less financially included compared to 12 months ago
Consumer perception of the financial inclusivity of governments, financial systems, and employers offer insights into long-term investment risks facing economies. The UK…
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US inflation heading in the right direction: reaction to latest data from investment strategists
Today’s announcement from the US that annual headline CPI came in at 2.9% for July, slightly lower than the consensus expectation for…
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Invesco: Why the recent market correction may have been an overreaction
By Kristina Hooper, Chief Global Market Strategist, Invesco The massive stock market sell-off that occurred last Monday was significantly reversed by the…
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July marks first rise in inflation this year, but are more surprises hiding?
Laura Suter, director of personal finance at AJ Bell, comments on the latest UK inflation rate: “An expected jump in inflation takes CPI to…
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