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Industry hits out at rumours as No 10 denies plan to abolish stamp duty and council tax

Politics

Andy Burnham is “not considering” scrapping stamp duty and council tax, Downing Street has said, as the government moves to pour cold water on rumours of major tax changes that had spooked property sector leaders. Business chiefs condemned the government over the danger of property tax speculation after reports over the weekend suggested that Burnham […]
As it happened: Stocks rise; oil falls after Trump pauses Iran strikes

Markets

Opinion

Breaking up the science department is a setback for Britain’s AI ambitions

Opinion

Spreading AI across four different departments is a mistake Andy Burnham will come to regret, says Eliot Wilson Last Tuesday, on his first full day as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham killed the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. That has set back the UK’s approach to science policy by several years, for reasons which are […]
The City has the key that can unlock growth in every postcode

Opinion

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Sport

If SailGP steers towards ultra-aspirational audience it will soar

Sport Business

Having spent two days consuming SailGP in Portsmouth, Matt Hardy looks at what’s next for the series dubbed F1 on water Akin to a horde of middle aged parents at an Algarve all-inclusive, an eager line forms within eyesight of prime real estate with hundreds ready to grab the best spot. But rather than being […]
Italy Pirlo hire off after Russian betting firm links revealed

Sport Business

The Punter

Calandagan has Extremely good chance of going back-to-back

Sport

ASCOT’s feature race on Saturday is the Group One King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (3.35pm), where a star-studded field of nine head to post for Britain’s most prestigious all-age Flat race. Last year’s winner, CALANDAGAN, is back to defend his crown. Francis-Henri Graffard’s five-year-old was winning the second of five consecutive Group Ones […]
Nothing Funny about Regina’s hopes in Princess Margaret

Sport
Calanda can give Graffard a third King George

Sport

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