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Economy

Public finances: what the Budget has to fix
Five charts on the cost of living in 2026
Why business investment is still lagging

Markets

Dividend season: which FTSE stocks pay the most
Gilt yields ease after the inflation print
Why London is losing listings, and what could change

Policy

New ISA rules: what changes in April
Stamp duty changes, explained in plain English
The pensions review and your retirement pot

Investing

Cash ISA or stocks and shares? A practical guide
Money market funds compared: yields and risks
How to read a company's annual report in 20 minutes

The London Brief

Britain's money news in five minutes, every weekday at 7am. Rates, the pound and the stories behind them.