Lord Spencer Livermore says the government must break down obstacles to companies spending in Britain
Rachel Reeves to give statement on Labour’s ‘spending inheritance’ as new government grapples with early crises
UK chancellor says ‘there is a cost to not settling’ even as Treasury grapples with straitened finances
New chancellor could boost fiscal headroom by excluding impact of Asset Purchase Facility on Treasury debt target
Gilt-shift
With potentially first female occupant of ministry, private toilet facilities among issues Whitehall faces with new government
Resolution Foundation says already planned increases are ‘hiding in plain sight’ as party leaders argue over future plans
Opposition leader hits out in escalating election dispute that puts UK prime minister at odds with top Treasury official
Gulf between headline rate in UK and Ireland is deterring investors, argues Federation of Small Businesses
The Labour leader needs Rachel Reeves to redefine the way spending decisions are made or his ‘missions’ will fail
There are four clear ways to fix the current economic mess
And is the Bank of England asking for a friend?
Minister lobbies for policies to streamline Gift Aid and unlock donations as charities struggle to stay afloat
Levelling-up secretary abandons reforms after opposition from Treasury and lobbying by pension managers
Shadow chancellor will vow in annual Mais lecture to build on the ‘strength of institutions’ to restore growth
A Labour government could find itself with ‘more money’ than expected, says Lord Nick Macpherson
Opposition plans to apply top 45% income tax rate to carried interest if it wins election raise issue of capital flight
Task force’s report set to say 2026 timeline for implementation is possible but shies away from hard deadline
UK chancellor says the move would encourage the wealthy to sell, so boosting state coffers and freeing housing supply
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MPs on public accounts committee find means of monitoring that debt is being issued at lowest price to be ‘nebulous’
Unwinding QE must not be allowed to tie the hands of Government
Treasury alleges Niels Troost benefited from ‘supporting the government of Russia’ via Paramount SA
Latest rebuke follows similar recent interventions over comments by Rishi Sunak
Potential losses on BoE bond-buying could have impact on public spending, says Treasury committee