Decision comes even as government joins other European countries in seeking to raise military spending
Announcement of probe comes as government sets out ‘radical action plan’ to cut regulation and red tape
The chancellor’s Spring Statement is a chance to get away from the UK obsession with fiscal tightening that kills growth
State-owned company was set up with mission to invest in renewables and decarbonisation of the grid
UK financial watchdog’s moves come as Keir Starmer urges regulators to consider impact of their measures on growth
Decision is latest in broader dispute between business policyholders and insurers over Covid coverage
Government will not back down on reforms outlined in Budget, industry told during meeting with officials
There is a severe risk of ‘Treasury capture’ as consumers are outgunned in the battle for the ear of policymakers
Figures do little to dispel broader concerns about weakness of the economy and its impact on public finances
Chancellor’s fiscal headroom has been wiped out, according to preliminary forecasts by watchdog
UK chancellor has made more muscular use of Treasury to push changes
Chancellor’s pro-business intervention raises concerns that protections are being weakened
Treasury approach to Supreme Court a blow to consumer groups but chancellor fears damage to sector
Committee demands transparency on costs and delivery of the new efficiency unit
Rising gilt yields mean government departments may face further squeeze
Chancellor Rachel Reeves wants to learn lessons from the ‘Maple 8’ — but they have their own problems
With growth at the heart of his policy platform, the prime minister is remarkably passive on the economy
Shares plunge 40 per cent after retailer halves profit forecast and suspends dividend
Funding tug of war looms between Treasury and Downing Street as party’s political machinery tightens
Whitehall departments say rises of more than 2.8% for NHS staff and teachers in 2025-26 would be unaffordable
Meg Hillier highlights concern over people turning to ‘some random on TikTok’ for financial guidance
Delay from planned spring 2025 Treasury announcement will extend period of uncertainty for government departments
Chancellor to set out reform to fragmented local authority funds in Mansion House speech
OBR chair says relationship with finance ministry moving to ‘system of trust but verify’
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