Economy
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Bank of England is damaging UK financial services and economy, says former Deputy PM
For the UK economy to grow substantially this year, the Bank of England must end its over-regulation of financial services, says leading global financial…
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Is the UK recession over? Latest UK GDP stats show growth uptick in January: investment experts warn against complacency
We’re sensing a slight whiff of positive sentiment in the air this morning, following the news from the ONS of the latest…
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UK labour market cools but inactivity the biggest cause for concern
Danni Hewson, head of financial analysis at AJ Bell, comments on the latest UK jobs figures: “Things are tightening up in the UK jobs…
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North set for over a half century of sicker, shorter healthy lives, without a step change in levelling up
New research by IPPR North reveals that the gap in Healthy Life Expectancy between the North and South East England won’t close…
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San Francisco retains top spot as London climbs to second in Schroders 2024 Global Cities Index
San Francisco has ranked first in Schroders’ annual Global Cities Index for the second consecutive year, buoyed by the strength of the…
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Britain’s HNWIs would vote Labour and want the incoming government to prioritise growing the economy
According to new polling data released today from wealth management firm, Saltus, the Labour Party is the most backed political party among…
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Energy price cap drops to lowest level for 2 years: reaction
Today’s much anticipated announcement from Ofgem has revealed a significant reduction of the energy price cap for the second quarter of 2024. …
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Royal London comments on today’s divorce figures and pension assets
Clare Moffat, pensions and legal expert at Royal London has commented on the latest figures on divorces in England and Wales, published…
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A ‘Shop Window Budget’ – EY’s Spring Budget 2024 predictions
Chris Sanger, EY Tax Policy Leader, comments on the possible direction the Chancellor might take at the 2024 Spring Budget. He said:…
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Labour commits to state pension triple-lock – AJ Bell
Labour has committed to retaining the state pension triple-lock if it wins the general election, according to reports. Tom Selby, director of…
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