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Does the OBR have too much power?
Today's Big Question Independent forecaster was a 'once-gentle advisory organisation'. Has it now become the Treasury's 'puppet-master'?
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How Trump's 'Liberation Day' might affect the economy
Talking Points Tariffs will rise, but consumer confidence is down
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Rachel Reeves' spring statement: can things only get worse?
Today's Big Question Chancellor forced to announce further £500 million cuts to benefits and welfare after OBR rejected Treasury estimates of savings and halved growth forecast
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The Lower Thames Crossing conundrum
The Explainer 'Symbol of Britain's sclerotic planning system' finally gets green light after years of delays – but at what cost for locals and the Treasury?
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Trump's plan to rebuild American shipping faces rough waters
Talking Points Fees on China-made ships could disrupt trade
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What is the Mar-a-Lago accord?
Talking Point A Maga economic blueprint proposes upending the global financial system. Could it fly?
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Are we on the brink of a recession?
Today's Big Question Britain's shrinking economy is likely to upend Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement spending plans
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Why are stocks in 'correction' and not a bear market?
Today's Big Question Investors still hope for a 'flip' in Trump's trade policies
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Trump's tariffs: is EU's retaliation the best move?
Today's Big Question Global US levy on steel and aluminium imports has the EU hitting back but the UK keeping options open
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How stamp duty works and who pays it
The Explainer Homebuyers are in a rush to beat the upcoming stamp duty rise
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The collapse of El Salvador's bitcoin dream
Under the Radar Central American nation rolls back its controversial, world-first cryptocurrency laws
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Why is Trump's cryptocurrency reserve plan putting some economists on edge?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION The president has named five cryptocurrencies he wants to see added to a federal stockpile as experts and lawmakers alike warn that the whole project could be a total flop
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Why are CEOs having second thoughts about Trump?
Today's Big Question Tariff threats and economic warning signs create corporate uncertainty
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Rich people are 'powering' America's economy
Talking Points The income gap sets a new record
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