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Decision on neighbourhood health centres expected in autumn but approach divides policy expertsLabour is preparing to kick off a new wave of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in England to build the neighbourhood health centres at the heart of its NHS…
Fuel and air fares also pushed up annual July rate, making interest rate cuts less likely this yearRail fares in England expected to rise by 5.8% next yearBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation rose again last month to a higher-than-expected 3.8% a…
Exclusive: Treasury examines options including tax on homes sold for more than £500,000 as well as overhaul of council taxBusiness live – latest updatesThe Treasury is considering a new tax on the sale of homes worth more than £500,000 as a step toward…
Companies send letter to business secretary complaining new rules were imposed with 24 hours’ noticeBusiness live – latest updatesUK metals companies have threatened to take legal action against the government over tariffs on raw steel imports from Asi…
Economists doubt US duties will bring about a resurgence of US factory jobs, notably due to Trump’s erratic tariff rolloutDonald Trump’s hugely disruptive trade war is setting the stage for a manufacturing renaissance in the US, administration official…
Growth of 0.3% is a positive sign but the chancellor still has major difficulties to confrontUK economy posts 0.3% growth in three months to JuneBusiness live – latest updatesBritain’s economy has defied the doomsayers. After growing strongly in the fi…
GDP figure slower than previous quarter but beats expectations thanks to 0.4% expansion in JuneBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK economy grew at a faster rate than expected in the second quarter, official figures show, despite a slowdown from a stro…
Exclusive: Chancellor also looking at tweaks to capital gains tax to try to bridge £40bn-plus spending gap before budgetThe Treasury is looking at ways to raise more money from inheritance tax amid growing pressure on the country’s finances ahead of th…
The NICs rise, tariffs and weak consumer spending have hit firms but there are crumbs of comfort for the chancellorBusiness live – latest updatesUK employers cut back on bonuses and hiringBritain’s jobs market is in a challenging position. Job losses a…
Bourses in Australia and Japan hit record highs as hopes grow of trade deal within latest 90-day pauseBusiness live – latest updatesGeorge Magus: Why Peak China may finally have arrivedDonald Trump’s decision to extend a truce in the trade war with Chi…