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Elon Musk operatives access US payment system, aid
Speed Read The Trump administration has given Musk's team access to the Treasury payment system, allowing him to track and control government spending
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Will Rachel Reeves have to raise taxes again?
Today's Big Question Rising gilt yields and higher debt interest sound warning that Chancellor may miss her Budget borrowing targets
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What does Trump's Treasury secretary pick mean for the economy?
In the Spotlight Scott Bessent was once a Democratic donor. Now he'll serve Trump.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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The toilet roll tax: UK's strange VAT rules
The Explainer 'Mysterious' and 'absurd' tax brought in £168 billion to HMRC last year
By The Week UK Published
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Five key takeaways from Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement
The Explainer Benefits rise with higher inflation figure, pension triple lock maintained and National Insurance cut
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Should the UK relax bank ring-fencing rules?
Talking Point Treasury minister said he hopes to ‘boost competitiveness’ in the City with easing of regulations
By Richard Windsor Published
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Should caps on bankers’ bonuses be scrapped?
Talking Point New chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng believed to be planning contentious move to ‘boost the City’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Quiz of The Week: 21 - 27 May
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
By The Week Staff Published
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The government’s green strategies in a nutshell
feature Net zero plans for finance and homes are announced as the Treasury tots up the price tag
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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How much will it cost the UK to get to net zero?
In Depth Experts call for clarification on who will pay for upfront investment to achieve carbon emissions goal
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Labour plans to move Treasury north
Speed Read Shadow chancellor John McDonnell wants to create new £250bn devolved unit responsible for national infrastructure
By The Week Staff Last updated
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UK economy ‘heading for worst year since financial crisis’
Speed Read Economists downgrade GDP growth forecasts due to Brexit uncertainty and sluggish consumer purchasing power
By The Week Staff Published
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Mark Carney in talks to extend Bank of England tenure
Speed Read Treasury concerned post-Brexit transition could lead to uncertainty and destabilise markets
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Queen's record profit comes the day after Osborne's big cuts
In Depth Booming London property hands sovereign a windfall, but critics say 'loyal subjects' should get it
By The Week Staff Published
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