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Labour has trapped the British economy in a web of ‘doublespeak’
Reeves’ Budget shows she’s serious about spending other people’s money — but not about growth or jobs
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Changes to business rates lead to accusations of a new stealth tax
UK government has cut the pandemic-era discount on levy for small companies
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‘Mansion tax’ valuation appeals will flood government agency, experts warn
Process will struggle to complete before surcharge is introduced in 2028
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War-linked assets rally on US push for peace in Ukraine
Ukraine’s bondholders are betting they can avoid taking further losses to fund the war effort
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German start-ups seek to fill the British army’s ‘drone gap’
Helsing, Stark and Arx invest in UK factories
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Homeowners rush to price properties just under ‘mansion tax’ thresholds
Estate agents say ‘bunching’ practice likely to pick up pace ahead of start of surcharge in April 2028
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UK talks to join EU defence fund break down
Discussions failed after UK refused to pay billions of euros in fees




