UK economy to do better than expected, says Hunt
The prediction from the government’s independent forecaster came as the chancellor set out the Budget....
Budget to boost lifetime allowance for pension savings
Increasing the allowance in Wednesday’s Budget means workers could avoid paying more on their pension....
Baroness Masham, Paralympian and longest serving female peer, dies aged 87
Baroness Masham competed at three Paralympic games and campaigned for disability rights....
Rishi Sunak: China represents challenge to world order
The PM says the UK will increase defence spending because “the world has become more volatile”....
Rishi Sunak announces £5bn extra defence spending during US trip
The spending boost is included in a new UK foreign and security strategy to be published on Monday....
Childcare: I’ll cut costs to boost workforce, says Chancellor Jeremy Hunt
The chancellor says the government can make a “big difference”, ahead of Wednesday’s Budget....
Aukus: Sunak to visit US to finalise defence pact
The UK, US and Australian leaders are set to agree plans to supply Canberra with nuclear submarines....
Mark Drakeford says grief will not stop his work in emotional speech
Welsh first minister says his grief at losing his wife will not stop his work for Labour....
Kuenssberg: The Budget cannot mask big changes to our economy
Both main parties are under pressure to make the country and its people richer, writes Laura Kuenssberg....
Starmer promises Welsh Labour control over replacement for EU aid
UK Labour leader says Wales “will take back control” over the replacement for EU funds....
