Revealed: the £80bn hole in council finances
A new analysis suggests 23 local authorities are on the brink of insolvency.
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Should you lend money to Jeremy Hunt?
Investors are showing interest in government bonds at the moment – but there are pros and cons to taking on…
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What happened to the housing crash?
The real value of homes in the UK has dropped significantly and a long-term decay in value appears to be…
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You’re not paying as much tax as you think
The latest data from the OECD suggests high-tax Britain is a myth.
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Mario Draghi’s search for the European soul
Why the former Italian prime minister’s case for the return of the state misunderstands Europe.
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Liz Truss is right about the Deep State
Among the ridiculous complaints, excuses and conspiracies, the ex-prime minister makes one important point.
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Will Rachel Reeves’ plan to take on the tax dodgers work?
To reduce tax avoidance by £5.1bn by the end of the next parliament, Labour will need to invest as soon…
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How to mend a broken economy
The laissez-faire era is over, says Will Hutton – the next Labour government must find growth through intervention.
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