UK growth forecasts slashed due to Ukraine war
Economic forecaster says there is an “unusually high uncertainty” over outlook because of the Ukraine war....
Spring Statement 2022: Sunak on Ukraine war effect on UK economy
The chancellor says sanctions imposed on Russia are “of unprecedented scale and scope”....
Is Rishi Sunak a tax-cutter?
The chancellor says he wants to cut taxes – but figures show how taxes have risen under his watch....
PM: ‘It looks like P&O mass sackings broke the law’
Boris Johnson says P&O Ferries could face fines of “millions” after sacking 800 staff suddenly....
Chancellor Rishi Sunak to deliver Spring Statement amid price pressures
The chancellor will give his economic update to the Commons as the cost of living crisis continues....
Cabinet split over changing planning law to allow more wind farms
Ministers are preparing plans to produce more energy in England but are at odds over how to do it....
Cut time asylum seekers wait to work, say Tory MPs
Some MPs are calling on the government to let people work after six months of waiting for an asylum decision....
Spring Statement: Borrowing figures give Rishi Sunak ‘wiggle room’
One influential economist says government borrowing this year could be about £25bn less than expected....
Spring Statement: What to expect on fuel, pensions and benefits
The Ukraine war and rising living prices means Rishi Sunak faces pressure to take fresh action to help....
Freeing Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe took too long, Jeremy Hunt says
The former foreign secretary insists he did all he could but calls for an independent inquiry....