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Japanese shares look cheap – should you buy?Japanese shares are hitting record highs as corporate profits attract global investors. But as government debt soars, is there any reason for optimism?
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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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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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Reeves's gambling tax hike is a losing betOpinion The chancellor's proposed gambling tax rise is expected to raise an extra £1.1 billion. But the bet will not pay off, says Matthew Lynn, and will end up costing the country dear.
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Will the government's Savvy Squirrel make people invest?If the Bake Off squirrel didn’t win your hearts, then perhaps Savvy Squirrel behind the government’s pet plan to make you invest will.
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Britain is heading for recession – Labour will do nothingOpinion Recession is coming to Britain's stagnant economy. If the chancellor had any courage, she would cut taxes. But she is too cowardly to act, says Matthew Lynn.
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Rachel Reeves’s changes to ISA rules will not workOpinion Rachel Reeves’s proposed changes to ISA rules will do nothing to support the British stock market. They will simply reduce choice and flexibility
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Millions face savings tax bills – how to shield your moneyMillions of Brits could face savings tax this year as their interest earned exceeds the personal savings allowance. Are you at risk?
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The oil crisis could tip Britain into a full-scale recessionOpinion An oil crisis will expose the frailties of the British economy. It may already be too late to do anything about it, says Matthew Lynn
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