PM warns of ‘harsh light’ of reality ahead of Budget
In a major speech ahead of Wednesday’s Budget, Sir Keir Starmer will warn of “unprecedented” challenges....
Faisal Islam: Don’t expect rabbits, this will be a Budget for boffins
The bean counters are back in control with a new chancellor who wants to change the rules without rocking the boat....
When is the Budget and what might be in it?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the government’s financial plans for the next year....
‘Comms cock-up’ means no new freeports in Budget
The government mistakenly briefed that five new low-tax sites would be announced this week....
Chancellor expected to hike employers National Insurance
Rachel Reeves is also expected to lower the threshold for when employers start paying the tax, in next week’s Budget....
UK pledges thousands of new jobs in freeports plan
Critics have said freeports do not boost actual job numbers, but move investment to a different area instead....
Thames Water thrown lifeline to survive into 2025
The UK’s biggest utility company secures a loan of up to £3bn to help the firm last until next October....
The water industry is in crisis. Can it be fixed?
Simon Jack asks what reform of the troubled sector could mean for customers and their bills....
Chancellor to change debt rules to release billions
Reeves has said the government will change these rules to free up billions for spending on big projects....
Warning pubs face closure without Budget help
The boss of Britain’s biggest pubs group urges the chancellor to extend business rates relief....