21-07-2026 14:09 via ft.com

Six foolish mistakes for the new chancellor to avoid

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Rolls-Royce expects Airbus decision on new A350 version within a year
Shares in UK defence groups rise on hopes Healey will boost military spending
Burnham backs away from costly increase to income tax allowance
Lack of UK jobs growth highlights challenges for Burnham
UK wage growth continues to cool while unemployment rate steady
Mitie agrees £3.1bn takeover by rival outsourcer OCS Group
Mitie agrees £3.1bn takeover by rival outsourcer OCS
The five fiscal challenges facing John Healey
Rich people hate giving up control, even if it means paying more tax
Pointers for Burnham on what Britain really wants
JPMorgan Chase boss warns Andy Burnham of ‘consequences’ if he taxes banks
JPMorgan boss Jamie Dimon warns of ‘consequences’ if Burnham taxes banks
JPMorgan boss Jamie Dimon warns of ‘consequences’ if Andy Burnham taxes banks
Gilts under pressure as investors brace for higher spending under new PM
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