Chancellor cuts winter fuel payments for better-off pensioners as she paves the way for Budget tax rises
Decision to accept recommendations of pay review bodies in full was ‘a choice’, experts say
Treasury acknowledges announcements will only go part of the way towards clamping down on 2024-25 overspend
Cuts to infrastructure projects cast doubt over Labour’s growth strategy
Growth measures should not be sacrificed to plug ‘black hole’ in public finances
Electrification of Rosebank field will be more ‘challenging’ under new government’s fiscal regime, says oil and gas chief
Chancellor’s problems exacerbated by recommendations that public sector workers should get pay rises that are well above inflation
Diplomatic overtures and treaty revisions are not enough, argues Philippe Sands — the country needs a fundamental rethink of its role in the world
Party must improve public services to win over voters but tax promises place tough limits on what it can do
Roberto Cingolani says ‘fourth partner could be very convenient’ for Global Combat Air Programme
Chancellor will outline results of an audit of finances likely to pave way for tax rises this year
Patrick Vallance calls for balanced approach to maintain access for groundbreaking research
Lobby group’s warning comes as government lays ground for tough autumn Budget
Labour’s election pledges mean wealthy are likely to be hit
Exit of civil service head means Keir Starmer will soon begin search for successor
National Audit Office says government faces ‘missed opportunity for greater efficiency’ in framework agreements
Axing northern leg between Birmingham and Manchester will mean fewer seats on existing rail services, NAO says
National Audit Office notes potential ‘growing mismatch’ between demand for services and future funding
Property industry claims ‘nutrient neutrality’ regulations have halted construction of tens of thousands of homes
Blaming Tory mismanagement is much more convincing on public services than it is on immigration
Ex-chancellor Hunt claims Labour government is ‘softening us up for colossal U-turn’ on higher taxes
Home secretary criticises ‘shocking waste’ of money as she sets out plan to increase border security
Defence review has raised questions about whether GCAP programme will be axed on grounds of cost
Analysis by Cornwall Insight points to scale of challenge in transitioning electricity system away from fossil fuels
A protracted game of chicken is under way over the ‘carried interest’ loophole