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What is inflation and how will it affect you?
Briefings Inflation has remained stubbornly high, with a predicted fall not materialising. What is inflation and what does high inflation mean for you and your finances?
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New pensions allowances explained
Briefings The tax year ushered in a range of changes to pensions allowances, including a major shake-up to the lifetime allowance. We look at what these are so you know how to take advantage of them.
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What makes up the price of a litre of petrol?
Briefings The cost of filling the average car with fuel is falling. Here’s what makes up the price of a litre of petrol.
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LDI: the “doom loop” in the bond market
Briefings LDI – an investment strategy used by defined-benefit pension funds – was at the centre of last week’s panic in gilts. What exactly happened, and how was it tackled?
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Mini-Budget: will Kwasi Kwarteng’s gamble on growth work?
Briefings The government has launched the biggest dash for growth in 50 years, relaunching an approach known as supply-side economics. What is the plan – and will it work?
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How much is King Charles III worth?
Briefings What will King Charles III inherit from the late Queen? Will he have to pay inheritance tax? And how large is his personal fortune and estate?
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Energy Price Guarantee: Liz Truss’s gigantic state handout
Briefings The PM railed against government-funded largesse on the campaign trail. Now she is introducing energy price guarantees that will cost more than furlough. Is that a good idea?
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India’s economy has come a long way in 75 years, but where next?
Briefings India has come a long way since independence to become the world's fifth-largest economy. But early mistakes and now a divisive leader are holding back the economy’s potential.
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One year later: how is Afghanistan faring under Taliban rule?
Briefings It’s been a year since the Taliban took back control in the country following the withdrawal of US troops. The outlook remains grim. Simon Wilson reports
