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On this day in 1986, #London’s #M25 or orbital motorway was officially opened by the late #MargaretThatcher. It took 11 years to build, and cost £7.5 million a mile. Today, it's one of the UK's most important roads. #onthisday #history #road #motorway #greaterlondon

Chancellor John Healey has presented his first Autumn Budget. Here’s a summary of some of the decisions. Read our live report for all the announcements: moneyweek.visitlink.me/DxQGy… #johnhealey #autumnbudget #budget #autummbudget2026 #andyburnham

Chancellor @JohnHealey_MP is set to deliver his first Budget today. Read our live report for the latest announcements, expert reaction and analysis of what the changes mean for your money. moneyweek.visitlink.me/du-IQ… #autumnbudget #johnhealey

(1/2) Is spreadsheet mining a costly mistake? If you build a mine on a spreadsheet, it will tell you to quickly get the cash out due to the discount rate. Evy Hambro, co-manager of the @blackrock World Mining Trust, says that's the "wrong way to run things". @BlackRock_UK

🕙 10 days to go until the MoneyWeek Wealth Summit Our first panel covers the investment implications of shifting global trade, monetary and fiscal policy, energy, emerging markets, security and climate. 🎟️ Get tickets: moneyweek.visitlink.me/1Wbkc… @peterfrankopan

The “Big Bang” was the sweeping deregulatory overhaul of the London Stock Exchange that took effect 40 years ago today. Introduced over a single weekend by #MargaretThatcher, the result was a world-class financial centre that endures to this day. moneyweek.visitlink.me/_NoYi…

Emerging Europe, the Middle East and Africa could offer investors opportunities beyond the usual hotspots, Adnan El-Araby, lead manager of the @barings Emerging EMEA Opportunities Trust, says on the latest episode of MoneyWeek Talks. 🎙️ Watch or listen: moneyweek.visitlink.me/MwHRH…

Strapped for cash, King Charles II agreed to sell Dunkirk, England's port town on the Channel to France, on this day in 1662. #dunkirk #france #kingcharles #onthisday #england

Put your Budget knowledge to the test with our crossword. moneyweek.visitlink.me/msNd9… #budget #johnhealey #autumnbudget #crossword #trivia

🏦 Is the Bank of England haunted? The @bankofengland has some fascinating stories to tell, including the tale of a secret passage into its gold vaults.

Think you know all about the #Budget? From the real owner of the iconic red box to the Chancellor who forgot to bring their speech, test your knowledge of the quirks and traditions behind Britain’s biggest fiscal event. How many can you get right? moneyweek.visitlink.me/h9PLn…

Here's what former #chancellor Rachel Reeves said in the 2025 Autumn Budget: "I’ve made my choices. Not reckless borrowing, not dangerous cuts, but stability for our economy. security for the public finances. and security for family finances too." #rachelreeves #budget