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Do local election results matter?Winning local elections hardly changes much in terms of the provision of services, as councils have limited power and money. Shouldn't that change?
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UK economy grew 0.5% in three months to FebruaryThe UK’s GDP grew at its fastest rate for a year in the first quarter of 2026, including a surprise 0.3% rise in March, the first full month of the Iran war.
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Is the UK heading for stagflation?Even before the conflict in the Middle East broke out, the UK’s economy was weakening while inflation was running high. Now, stagflation looks like an increasingly likely headache for central bankers.
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What would a Reform UK government mean for your money?Reform UK was by far the biggest winner in the latest set of local elections, placing them in a good position to transform local wins to a general election victory. If they were to pull it off, what would it mean for your money?
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Ten years of Brexit: Should Britain rejoin the EU?Ten years on from the Brexit vote, our relationship with the EU is still a big issue – and for very good reasons, says Stuart Watkins
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Is now a good time to back British stocks?UK stocks have suffered since the outbreak of the Iran war, but could they be set to bounce back?
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Petrol prices explained: What makes up the price of a litre of petrol?Briefings The cost of filling the average car with fuel is falling. Here’s what makes up the price of a litre of petrol.
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Will UK interest rates fall in 2026? Latest Bank of England predictionsThe Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee held interest rates in March. As the Iran war threatens the UK economy, what will happen to interest rates?
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Rachel Reeves's “Savvy Squirrel” is anything but savvyOpinion The chancellor's Savvy Squirrel campaign aims to boost investment in Britain. But it's unlikely to work, says Merryn Somerset Webb
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