Tax threshold freeze not a pledge-breaker – Labour sources
Government sources insist the move would not constitute a breach of Labour’s manifesto tax pledge....
Labour says it will cut benefits bill in its own way
The government promise a “radical” shake-up of the welfare system to help people out of work due to sickness....
Treasury to change debt rule to raise billions for projects
Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss’s controversial mini-Budget....
Inheritance tax increases expected in Budget
It is not known how many people are likely to end up paying more under the government’s plan....
Ministers complain to prime minister over spending cuts
Some Cabinet members are alarmed at the scale of cuts being sought to plug a rumoured £40bn gap....
Reeves eyeing £40bn in tax rises and spending cuts
Filling the £22bn financial “black hole” would only be enough “to keep public services” still, she told a meeting....
PM does not rule out NI rise for employers
Sir Keir Starmer says this month’s Budget was “going to be tough” but would “focus on rebuilding our country”....
Jobless could get weight loss jabs to return to work
The health secretary announces trials to explore the effect of weight loss drugs on worklessness....
Fight begins to make mobile-free schools law
A law to ban smartphones in schools will be called for under a private member’s bill on Wednesday....
Starmer pledges to scrap red tape to boost UK investment
Some of the world’s biggest firms have voiced confidence in the economy ahead of an investment summit....