4 hours ago Angela Rayner suffers backlash in the Commons over Labour's workers' rights overhaul which could cost businesses £5BILLION a year and lead to price rises and job cuts

The Deputy Prime Minister insisted her reforms were 'pro-business' and 'pro-growth', and herald a 'new era for working people', but official impact assessments laid bare their staggering cost.

Economics

8 hours ago Rise in bailout requests ‘likely’ as councils warn of bankruptcy threat

The number of councils applying for Government financial support is expected to rise significantly without an improved funding settlement.

Events

15 hours ago Fury as Angela Rayner claims workers' rights overhaul will boost the economy after the government's own analysis suggests it could cost business £5BILLION a year and lead to price rises and job cuts

The Deputy Prime Minister was harangued by Tories in the Commons today as she insisted the Employments Rights Bill would have a 'positive impact on growth'.

Economics

17 hours ago Angela Rayner wins a seat on Keir Starmer's national security council as PM U

No10 confirmed today that the Deputy Prime Minister would join other senior ministers on the crucial committee, in 'recognition of the expectation that [she] will attend this committee regularly'.

Events

23 hours ago Budget 2024 latest: Angela Rayner ‘handed £1bn budget boost for housing revolution’

Speculation is mounting ahead of 30 October

Economics

23 hours ago Budget tax hit fears for £100,000+ earners as minister won’t say they are Labour’s ‘working people’

The stance will fuel fears that London could be heavily impacted by the Budget due to be delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on October 30

Economics

28 hours ago Angela Rayner sets up 'council housing revolution' as she is handed almost £1BILLION in next week's budget

The deputy prime minister is planning to double council house building after winning a boost to fund tens of thousands of extra homes.

Economics