High GDP growth exceeds expectations, but experts warn of slowdown
The UK economy grew 0.7% in the first quarter after a period of stagnation, yet Trump’s tariffs and Reeve’s tax hikes could unravel investors’ optimism
Rachel Reeves
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Cash ISAs booming with £4.2bn inflow as government weighs reform
Deposits in banks and building societies rose by £7.4 bn
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Cuts to IHT relief on AIM shares set to make gifting more attractive
Will raise an additional £110m a year for HMRC
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Analysis: Are springs of hope emerging for UK equities?
After last week’s Spring Statement, is the case for holding the unloved asset class improving?
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Five key takeaways from the Spring Statement
Downgraded economic forecasts, increased defence spending and cuts to welfare were a few of the developments
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Spring Statement 2025: ISA reform prospects welcomed as ‘a real opportunity’
Government commits to looking at options
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‘Road ahead is anything but smooth’ as UK inflation dips
ONS figures show inflation fell to 2.8% in 12 months to February
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Analysis: Gloomy OBR forecasts expected to dampen chancellor’s Spring Statement
Economists believe key economic variables will continue to work against Rachel Reeves’ fiscal rules well into the Autumn
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Bank of England holds interest rates amid market uncertainty
The central bank followed the Federal Reserve in remaining cautious as Trump threatens global tariffs
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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5%
FTSE rose to a record high this morning on expectations of the 25 basis points cut
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Chancellor labels net zero the ‘industrial opportunity of the 21st century’
In a major speech to business leaders, Reeves reiterated the government’s backing for net zero schemes
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Quilter warns IHT on pensions plan risks ‘significant problems’ for families
The firm called for a ‘flat-rate tax’ instead