13-10-2026 06:40 via ft.com

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Inheritance tax toll is mounting on UK family companies
One in 6 UK disability benefit claimants should not receive cash, says think-tank
Badenoch sounds ‘alarm’ on potential Budget tax raid on banks
Fed’s October Beige Book points to higher inflation
Ministers to launch probe of English mayoral authority led by Ben Houchen
US chip stocks slide as inflation and AI debt fears unsettle investors
Healey’s Budget is a moment he must not miss
AJ Bell cuts fee on ready-made pension – how does it compare to the rest of the market?
AJ Bell cuts fee on ready-made pension – how does it compare to the rest of the market?
Unshackle workers from non-compete clauses
Hot September CPI inflation keeps Fed on course for further tightening
US inflation jumps to 3.7% as Iran war drives up prices
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