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UK failing to attract wealthy individuals after non-dom changes, report says

The number of billionaires is set to reach nearly 4,000 by 2031

The Independent UK

Boost for Reeves as government borrowing drops – but Iran war means worse is to come

Fears are mounting over a hit to the public finances from the Iran war

The Independent UK

Iran war hurting UK economy as consumer confidence falls; BP’s new chair suffers investor revolt – as it happened

UK consumer optimism drops for third month running, as people grow more worried about the economy and their personal financial situation

The Guardian - UK

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Annual Government borrowing drops unexpectedly to lowest in three years

The ONS said public sector borrowing was estimated to have dropped £19.8 billion to a lower-than-expected £132 billion in the year to March.

Evening Standard

UK undershoots annual borrowing target by £700m

Figure hits three-year low but Iran war expected to blow hole in Reeves’s fiscal ‘headroom’

The Guardian - UK

Yes, retail investment needs a boost – but ‘Savvy Squirrel’ looks too tame

Ambition behind investing campaign is laudable, yet cutting stamp duty on share purchases, for example, would be much more savvy

The Guardian - UK

City firms bank on ‘Savvy Squirrel’ advertising campaign to push Britons towards investing

The campaign is part of government initiative to boost financial risk taking, amid fears UK growth is being stymied

The Guardian - UK

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UK inflation jumped to 3.3 per cent in March. Here’s why

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The Independent UK

Iran war drives UK inflation up to 3.3% in major blow for Reeves

Chancellor says Middle East crisis is ‘not our war, but it is pushing up bills for families and businesses’

The Independent UK

Trump's Iran war causes sharp UK inflation rise as headline rate jumps to 3.3%

Inflation jumped from 3% in February to 3.3% in March

Evening Standard

Starmer-Mandelson latest: PM could face Privileges Committee after claims he misled MPs

The Tories, SNP and Lib Dems are asking Sir Lindsay Hoyle to refer Sir Keir over the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson - the PM has denied misleading MPs

The Independent UK

UK politics: Matthew Doyle claims he never sought ambassador role – as it happened

Olly Robbins told MPs he had been asked to get the ex-No 10 aide a role and not mention it to then Foreign Secretary David Lammy

The Guardian - UK

Labour’s great green energy plan could be a legacy as vital as the NHS

Ed Miliband has a rare chance to do for the climate what Nye Bevan did for health: create something future generations will be proud of, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

UK 'On Brink' Of Recession — 250,000 People Could Lose Jobs By Mid-2027 Due To Iran War

EY Item Club warns the UK will 'flirt with recession' as the Iran conflict oil shock pushes unemployment to 5.8 per cent and halves GDP growth forecast.

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Evening Standard

William Hill owner Evoke confirms £225m takeover approach from Bally’s Intralot

FTSE 250-listed Evoke is in discussions over a 50p-a-share approach made by the Greek lottery and gaming group.

The Independent UK

William Hill owner Evoke under £225m takeover bid from casino giant

The betting giant’s owner effectively put itself up for sale late last year

The Guardian - UK

Bank bosses called to meeting with Reeves over impact of Iran war on UK economy

HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander will this week discuss with chancellor how to limit effects of conflict

The Guardian - UK

Labour’s ‘crabwise’ approach to closer EU ties must address damage of Brexit

The damage to the economy dwarfs the upsides from the various non-EU trade deals the UK has struck since 2016

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The Independent UK

‘I’m voting Reform – it can’t get any worse’: Starmer’s nightmare in England’s ‘bellwether’ election seat

For four decades, the voters of Swindon have consistently chosen MPs from the party that ends up governing the country. Ahead of the local elections in May, Alex Ross pays a visit to this bellwether town and discovers the one thing unifying residents: resentment towards the Labour Party and its…

The Guardian - UK

Reeves rightly fears the bond market, but she can afford to ditch one unhelpful rule

The chancellor has wisely vowed to drive down the annual deficit, but long-term defence investment must not be delayed

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s a twilight zone’: Iran war casts deep shadows over IMF gathering in Washington

Rachel Reeves joins global finance chiefs in highlighting how households and businesses are feeling the pain of higher energy prices

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves to raise windfall tax on low-carbon electricity generators

Chancellor aims to curb households’ rising bills as she consults on reforms to weaken link between gas and electricity prices

Evening Standard

Oil price plummets as Iran declares Hormuz open

‘For stock and bond market bulls around the world, this is the perfect end to the week,’ said Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB.

The Independent UK

Labour warned against ‘self-defeating’ welfare cuts to boost defence budget

The suggestion has been branded ‘extremely concerning’

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves unveils oil drilling plan for North Sea

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