Budget 2021: Key points at-a-glance
Rishi Sunak is delivering his annual Budget in the House of Commons. Here’s what you need to know....
Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak to set out plans for recovery
The chancellor will promise to “whatever it takes” to help the UK’s pandemic-damaged economy....
Furlough support scheme to be extended until September
The chancellor is set to extend the wage support scheme, while more self-employed will be eligible for help....
Sir Keir Starmer’s critics in Labour become increasingly vocal
The Labour leader is not being strident enough in opposition, two ex-shadow ministers say....
Swinney agrees to publish Salmond case legal advice
The deputy first minister was facing a vote of no confidence over the government’s advice from Alex Salmond’s civil case....
Covid-19: Can more mayors heal the ‘North-South divide’?
Local leaders are pushing for more devolution, as England eases out of lockdown....
Budget 2021: Furlough set to be extended – Kwasi Kwarteng
Kwasi Kwarteng says help for firms and workers will continue, as Chancellor Rishi Sunak prepares to unveil the Budget....
Brazilian variant: Boris Johnson defends UK Covid border measures
It comes as the search continues for a person in England infected with the Brazilian variant....
Budget 2021: PM has ‘no doubt’ about strong jobs recovery
Boris Johnson’s comments come as Tory MPs lobby the Chancellor to cut rates for business in the budget...
Local elections: Door-to-door campaigning to be allowed
Activists are urged to show “social responsibility” during campaigning for England’s local elections....