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US interest rates raised for first time in three years
Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.
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US interest rates raised for first time in three years
Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.
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Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches
The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.
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Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands
The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.
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Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.
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Burnham rejects ‘tax and spend socialist’ comments
The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.
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Burnham rejects ‘tax and spend socialist’ comments
The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.
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What’s driving UK ‘shoplifting crisis’?
The number of shoplifting offences recorded in England and Wales in 2025-26 is still above pre-pandemic levels.
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OpenAI boss says world ‘right to be afraid’ but should trust AI firms
Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.
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Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.
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