NHS chiefs in Scotland discuss having wealthy pay for treatment
Mention of a “two-tier” service appears in draft minutes of a meeting of NHS Scotland chief executives....
Health Secretary Steve Barclay defends delay to social care cap
The health secretary says the delay is a “difficult decision” but will allow more funding for social care....
Awaab Ishak: Councils put ‘on notice’ following toddler’s mould death
The housing secretary tells providers to improve conditions after Awaab Ishak’s death due to mould in his home....
Laura Kuenssberg: How much is the Autumn Statement going to hurt?
Do ministers believe pain for people and public services is the price of stability, asks Laura Kuenssberg....
Chris Mason: Cuts, Brexit and the political battles to come
Jeremy Hunt draws economic dividing lines with Labour but there is plenty they agree on too....
Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt defends ‘squeezed middle’ tax rises
Jeremy Hunt says his plan is “balanced”, after a think tank says it piles more pressure on middle earners....
Will Tory political fortunes prosper under Hunt’s plans?
There may be some flashpoints ahead as the Chancellor’s proposals are digested by friends and opponents alike....
Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt warns of challenges as living standards plunge
The chancellor admits families face “real challenges” as he defends tax rises in his Autumn Statement....
Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt seeks stability but voters will feel poorer
The chancellor’s Autumn Statement sets the scene for the next general election, writes Nick Eardley....
Autumn Statement: Tax rises and spending cuts are fair, chancellor says
The chancellor sets out emergency budget measures he says will save the UK from a deep recession....