Reeves defends China visit and vows to ‘make UK better off’
The chancellor has been criticised for making the trip while the government is under pressure from rising borrowing costs....
Reeves heads to China amid market trouble at home
The three day-visit has been criticised by Conservatives who claim she should have cancelled the trip....
Pound falls to lowest in over a year after UK borrowing costs rise
Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts by the government....
Market trouble threatens Labour’s economic plans
Chancellor Rachel Reeves may have to choose between tax rises and spending cuts, writes Henry Zeffman....
Pound falls further as borrowing costs soar
Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts, as Treasury seeks to reassure markets....
Is Starmer leaving the door open to an abuse inquiry?
There’s anger about Elon Musk’s interventions – but they have turbocharged a public conversation about child sexual abuse in the UK....
Lib Dems told to pay £14,000 to ex-candidate
Natalie Bird says she was barred from standing as an MP in Wakefield over gender-critical views....
Pound falls as borrowing costs rise to highest since 2008
Economists have warned the rise could ultimately mean further tax rises or cuts to spending plans....
Starmer and Badenoch clash over call for grooming inquiry
The Tory leader says a fresh inquiry is needed to “join the dots” but the PM says it would delay change....
Bid to halt safeguarding bill sickening, says Phillipson
Bridget Phillipson criticises a push for a new inquiry into grooming gangs by halting progress of the bill....