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Institute for Fiscal Studies points to ‘significant long-term challenges from ageing population’
Tensions remain high following Indian authorities’ removal of barricades around British diplomatic buildings in New Delhi
Global management consultancy had been barred in August due to its role in a South Africa corruption scandal
We badly need to overcome the barriers between government, philanthropy and the not-for-profit sector
Eurosceptic backbenchers voice concern over government’s plan to shoehorn vote into cursory debate
Legal experts argue English and Welsh legislation on financial settlements is long due an overhaul
His mandate is not facilitating good policymaking
Trade unions representing nurses and other staff agree to recommend offer to members
Continuing to muddle through, massage the figures and implement bad policies will only make the problems worse
FDA’s Dave Penman blames Conservative government ‘hammering’ for staff turnover and low morale
Jeremy Hunt’s Budget will boost investment and the workforce, but the outlook remains subdued
Severe structural weaknesses persist in the UK economy and his measures do too little to remove them
Policy shift not mentioned in speech to tackle shortages primarily in construction sector
Jeremy Hunt announces £9bn a year of ‘full expensing’ until 2026
Average household will save £160 in total, Treasury says
House of Commons levelling-up committee requests explanation for doubts over ministry’s ability to deliver
Treasury wants plan to drive economic growth but measures mark a striking scaling down of former PM’s vision
Decade-long scheme intended to boost government pledge to make Britain ‘next Silicon Valley’
Prime minister and Bank of England involved in all-night calls over fate of lender
Start-ups have warned of existential crisis if they cannot pay wages and bills
Chancellor expected to take steps to nurture economic growth as well as address cost of living crisis
Jeremy Hunt’s Budget must boost growth amid tight finances and political pressures
Jeremy Hunt’s determination to exorcise ghosts means Britain’s long-term problems will continue to go unaddressed
UK minister says negotiations have ‘gone our way’ ahead of unveiling of new designs
Sunak’s government is suspicious of industrial policy but it needs to focus on sectors where the UK has a global role
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