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No unions, low taxes: why some of Britain’s top chefs are opening outposts in Gulf states
Leading restaurateur says Gulf countries actively help businesses set up, while east Asia has a better work ethic
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Is London really the most-taxed city? Banks accused of cherrypicking data
Lobby group’s figures, shared with John Healey, are misleading as they do not include major rival Paris, say campaigners
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Can curry nights and canny advisers help Healey deliver a budget for everyday people?
The chancellor has promised ‘breathing space’ for households and small businesses but global events cannot be ignored
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‘No indications’ PHP code flaw has led to government systems being hacked, cyber security official says – UK politics live
Some 32 government services are offline while work is carried out to address potential cybersecurity issues, a minister...
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Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as bank’s bosses hail AI productivity advances
Equating to the loss of 5% of its 93,000 global staff, job cuts come as bank announces jump in quarterly profits
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The Guardian view on the banks: too big to fail cannot mean too big to tax
Editorial: Financiers owe their windfalls and bonuses to higher interest rates. Britain should reclaim more for the publ...
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Target pensions or welfare, not banks, IMF tells John Healey
Supporters of planned tax, however, say banks were bailed out by taxpayers during the financial crisis and can afford to...
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John Healey poised to raise taxes on banks in budget
Exclusive: Chancellor to target sector in his first budget, to help offset Iran war’s damage to public finances
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‘If voters aren’t better off by the next election, we’re screwed’: Labour insiders voice fears over budget
Some say party risks ‘looking twee’ by focusing on small fixes amid growing nervousness that budget lacks ambition
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Badenoch delivers speech on final day of Tory conference – UK politics live
Conservative leader is addressing delegates in Birmingham
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Thinktank linked to Reform UK calls for abolition of state pension
‘Radical’ report likely to influence party’s platform also proposes abolishing inheritance and capital gains taxes
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England’s mayors should face greater scrutiny as powers expand, thinktank says
IPPR North says one bad decision could derail devolution agenda as regions gain control of billions in funding