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Goldman Sachs CEO Warns of UK's Fragile Financial Status

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon warned that the UK's leading role in global finance is fragile due to Brexit, evolving global dynamics, and policy choices driving talent away from London, particularly concerning tax and regulatory issues; he urged the government to create policies that attract and r...

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M&S Condemns UK Inheritance Tax Changes, Warning of Farming Recruitment Crisis

Marks and Spencer criticized the UK government's planned changes to inheritance tax on agricultural assets, warning that a 20% tax on inherited assets over £1 million will deter young people from entering farming, impacting the sector's future viability. The government says the change will still all...

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UK Billionaire Exodus: Tax Reforms Trigger Mass Departure

The UK has seen a mass exodus of billionaires in the last two years due to Labour's tax reforms, including the axing of the non-dom regime and the potential imposition of a wealth tax, impacting tax revenue and the UK economy.

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Ransomware Attack Bankrupts British Firm, Exposing UK Cybersecurity Weakness

A weak password compromised KNP, a 158-year-old British transport firm, leading to its collapse, 700 job losses, and illustrating the UK's vulnerability to ransomware attacks costing an average of £4 million per incident.

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UK Chancellor Weighs Wealth Tax Amidst £6 Billion Budget Deficit

Facing a £6 billion budget deficit after reinstating welfare payments, the UK chancellor considers a wealth tax on assets over £10 million to raise £12 billion, but faces concerns about its effectiveness and potential capital flight.

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Falling Easy-Access Rates Drive Savers Towards Fixed-Rate Cash ISAs

Falling rates on popular easy-access accounts are prompting savers to consider fixed-rate cash ISAs, which offer higher, albeit less immediately attractive, returns with withdrawal penalties; the best rates are unlikely to last.

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Bailey Rejects Reeves' Call for Financial Deregulation

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey publicly opposed Rachel Reeves's call to loosen financial regulations, emphasizing the need to maintain financial stability and preserve the ring-fencing system separating traditional banking from riskier investment banking, creating a significant policy disagr...

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Weak Password Causes Collapse of UK Company, 700 Job Losses

A weak password compromised KNP, a 158-year-old UK transportation company, leading to a ransomware attack, data loss, the company's collapse, and 700 job losses; highlighting the pervasive threat of ransomware attacks against businesses.

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AstraZeneca's $50 Billion US Investment, Sizewell C Approval, and UK Borrowing Surge

AstraZeneca will invest $50 billion in US facilities by 2030 due to President Trump's tariffs; the UK approved the Sizewell C nuclear plant costing £38 billion; June government borrowing reached £20.7 billion, exceeding forecasts.

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UK June Borrowing Hits £20.7 Billion, Exceeding Forecasts

The UK government's June borrowing totalled £20.7 billion, exceeding forecasts by £4.2 billion and driven by increased public service costs and higher debt-servicing costs, amid growing economic uncertainty and recent government policy reversals.

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UK Grocery Inflation Soars, Adding £275 to Annual Food Bills

UK grocery inflation hit a new high of 5.2 percent in the four weeks to July 13, potentially adding £275 to the average annual household food bill of £5,283, prompting shoppers to buy more own-label products and simpler meals, while boosting sales for discount retailers like Aldi and Lidl.

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UK Food Inflation Drives Shift to Simpler Meals and Own-Label Products

Rising food prices in the UK are prompting consumers to simplify meal preparation and favor cheaper own-label products, as grocery inflation hits a high of 5.2% in July, potentially adding £275 to average annual grocery bills.

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