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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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Will new Bank of England chief Carney devalue pound?
Speed Read World's biggest bond fund suggests Canadian may have no choice to help UK recover from recession
By The Week Staff Published
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