
John Healey vows fiscal discipline as Burnham government hands mayors new tax powers.
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The UK government is preparing for a major fiscal event on October 28. The Bank of England is monitoring the concentration of AI companies in the S&P 500.
UK to hold budget on Oct. 28, chancellor announces
John Healey vows fiscal discipline as Burnham government hands mayors new tax powers.
Rachel Reeves isn’t gone yet, but the City already misses her
The Labour finance minister has presided over a remarkably City-friendly portfolio, with red-tape cutting for banks, insurers and beyond.
Bank of England warns an AI crash could plunge UK into recession
Andrew Bailey warns of a “triple whammy” of risks as AI companies now make up half of the U.S. S&P 500, up from a quarter in 2022.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
UK budget announcement on October 28.
Very likely · Within weeks

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