Ministers are trying to go further than before — with less money
Punishing week on bond markets ends with UK government borrowing costs significantly higher
UK Labour party has long ties with ‘Kennedys of Bangladesh’ despite former regime’s alleged corruption and violence
Flood of cheaper products could hit an industry already struggling with stagnant post-pandemic demand
Bonds steady after sell-off that threatens to wipe out room for extra borrowing under Labour’s budget rules
Rising cost of borrowing piles pressure on UK fiscal rules and government’s promises, but politics make cuts complicated
Rising gilt yields mean government departments may face further squeeze
Varun Chandra still holds majority of his previous stake in the group despite joining Downing Street in July
IT provider at centre of Post Office scandal had said it would restrict bidding for public work
Rising UK borrowing costs raise risk that chancellor will have to impose tighter fiscal policy as soon as March
Treasury seeks to reassure markets as gilt sell-off threatens the government’s ability to meet its fiscal rules
SEN spending and higher wages leave headteachers facing ‘very tight’ accounts in 2025, says IFS
Jess Phillips hits back at tech billionaire after he attacks her handling of grooming scandal
The 2022 Jay Review made 20 recommendations to crack down on sexual abuse yet almost none have been carried out
Report calls for Financial Conduct Authority staff to be retrained and adds to mounting criticism of watchdog
After a brutal election defeat, the Conservatives are now fighting with Reform to defend their place as the UK’s main opposition party
Government also aims to increase access to local diagnostic centres
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says he retains confidence in the City minister
Health secretary’s move intended to push NHS leaders to achieve government’s 18-week non-urgent treatment ‘milestone’
The government can tackle bad vibes with a positive vision for growth
Post on Truth Social platform is latest anti-Labour salvo from incoming US administration
It’s politicians’ new buzzword, so why can’t it work for the rest of us?
Below are full responses to the FT’s annual survey about the British economy
The sweeping, costly reforms needed to relieve overcrowded jails will test Labour’s resolve in persuading the public
New structures and pronouncements mean little unless business takes them seriously — there is no appetite for talking shops
