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Sajid Javid says it will be the UK's first Budget after leaving the EU.
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Budget date revealed by chancellor
Sajid Javid says it will be the UK's first Budget after leaving the EU.
Nobel prize economist: I want to inspire women
Esther Duflo, who won the prize as part of a team of three, is only the second woman since 1969 to win.
Labour's nationalisation plans 'would cost £196bn'
The CBI employers' group claims Labour's plans would cost the combined health and education budgets.
Pound surges on Brexit deal hopes
The pound hits a three-month high, and UK-focussed shares soar, on optimism of a Brexit breakthrough.
Trump optimistic about US-China trade talks
Markets have edged higher amid renewed optimism over the talks, despite diplomatic tensions.
Aerospace industry seeks Brexit reassurance
Aerospace firms say it is "vital" the UK and EU have regulatory alignment.
Half of all debit card payments now contactless
Industry figures reveal the 50% mark has been reached for the first time as the way we pay changes.
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Budget date revealed by chancellor
Sajid Javid says it will be the UK's first Budget after leaving the EU.
Nobel prize economist: I want to inspire women
Esther Duflo, who won the prize as part of a team of three, is only the second woman since 1969 to win.
Labour's nationalisation plans 'would cost £196bn'
The CBI employers' group claims Labour's plans would cost the combined health and education budgets.
Pound surges on Brexit deal hopes
The pound hits a three-month high, and UK-focussed shares soar, on optimism of a Brexit breakthrough.
Trump optimistic about US-China trade talks
Markets have edged higher amid renewed optimism over the talks, despite diplomatic tensions.
Aerospace industry seeks Brexit reassurance
Aerospace firms say it is "vital" the UK and EU have regulatory alignment.
Half of all debit card payments now contactless
Industry figures reveal the 50% mark has been reached for the first time as the way we pay changes.
Nobel prize economist: I want to inspire women
Esther Duflo, who won the prize as part of a team of three, is only the second woman since 1969 to win.
Labour's nationalisation plans 'would cost £196bn'
The CBI employers' group claims Labour's plans would cost the combined health and education budgets.
Pound surges on Brexit deal hopes
The pound hits a three-month high, and UK-focussed shares soar, on optimism of a Brexit breakthrough.
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