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There is political agreement that Britain and Europe need to increase military spending. But in straitened times, how can it be done?Can Britain increase defence spending without cuts elsewhere?Rachel Reeves is constrained by fiscal rules that govern t…
Companies increase hiring for first time since June, and households more optimistic about their financesCompanies have ramped up hiring in recent weeks while consumer confidence has started to rise, research suggests, in a boost for Rachel Reeves as th…
City executives spoke to Rachel Reeves about reducing annual allowance from current £20,000, reports sayMajor savings providers have pledged to fight any attempts to cut tax breaks on cash Isas amid reports that the government is considering a plan to …
Exclusive: As chancellor scans budget for savings, Simon McDonald says need for humanitarian spending is ‘greater than ever’The former head of the Foreign Office has warned Rachel Reeves not to cut Britain’s international aid spending, amid signs the c…
Annual CPI inflation rate hit 10-month high in January in blow to ministers amid rise in food bills and fuel costsAnalysis: Bank of England faces bumpier road after inflation acceleratesBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation accelerated faster than…
Chancellor says revision of how much lenders must set aside to cope with future crises will bolster growthBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesThe Bank of England has watered down new capital rules meant to shock-proof the ban…
Chancellor unveils 2p national insurance cut but thinktanks warn next government faces fresh round of austerity Jeremy Hunt announces tax cuts for firms and workersAutumn statement 2023: key points at a glanceWhat it means for people on a range of inco…
Chancellor cuts national insurance but OBR says UK facing biggest fall in living standards since records beganAutumn statement – key points at a glanceKeir Starmer has said that a pause in hostilities between Israel and Hamas must be used to tackle th…
Amid less gloomy OBR forecasts the chancellor is expected to take first steps towards cutting personal taxesJeremy Hunt will announce 110 measures to boost Britain’s stagnant economy and bow to demands from anxious Tory MPs for tax cuts when he deliver…
Shadow chancellor also backs planning changes and industrial strategy, but no ‘unfunded tax cuts’Rachel Reeves is proposing to shake up Britain’s pension system as part of a three-pronged plan aimed at boosting the economy’s sluggish growth rate if Lab…