30 m. ago Government advises against all travel to Israel amid Iran conflict

Earlier on Sunday, Rachel Reeves said that sending more jets to the region ‘does not mean’ the UK is at war.

Politics

2 h. ago Britain ‘not at war’ despite sending more RAF jets to the Middle East, Reeves says

Rachel Reeves said Britain may play a military role in helping Israel as the conflict intensifies

Events

2 h. ago Israel Iran attacks: Rachel Reeves says UK could 'potentially' support Israel as more RAF jets sent

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has spoken about the decision to send more RAF jets to the Middle East.

Politics

12 h. ago Procurement rules set to be overhauled as ministers lay out infrastructure plans

The Treasury has promised hundreds of billions over the next decade for projects such as roads, railways and homes.

Politics

12 h. ago Rachel Reeves to unveil £725 billion plan to 'rebuild Britain's foundations'

Labour's 10-year infrastructure strategy will include upgrades for transport networks, hospitals, schools and local facilities, as well as a boost to affordable house building

Economics

13 h. ago Rachel Reeves to announce £8BILLION over ten years to fix crumbling flood defences

Rachel Reeves (left) is set to announce nearly £8 billion for flood defences in a ten-year infrastructure pledge.

Economics

15 h. ago DWP confirms exact date of birth you need to receive 2025 winter fuel payment

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that millions of people who had the benefit axed last winter will get it this year

Economics

22 h. ago Voices: Rachel Reeves has bet all our money on Wes Streeting saving the NHS

With the cost of living and immigration being too severely impacted by outside factors, backing the NHS was the right choice – and delivering results on health is Labour’s best chance of winning the next election, writes John Rentoul

Economics

35 h. ago Reeves faces welfare revolt after Labour rebels rejected an 'olive branch' designed to head off a Commons mutiny over benefit cuts

The Chancellor is facing a ferocious backlash from her own MPs over plans to trim £5 billion from the benefits bill.

Politics

36 h. ago Tax hikes will force retailers to push up prices, cut jobs and halt shop openings retail chief warns Rachel Reeves

The latest alert was issued by Andy Higginson, the chairman of JD Sports and the British Retail Consortium industry group.

Events

41 h. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to 'change the future' in Wales visit

Ms Reeves was visiting Wales in the wake of her decision to allocate Wales £445m for rail projects in her multi-year spending review this week

Politics

44 h. ago Why there's plenty to like in Rachel Reeves' Spending Review for Edinburgh

The Chancellor’s Spending Review announcements should be welcomed, writes Edinburgh City Council leader Jane Megaher.

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45 h. ago Tories demand OBR steps in to scrutinise Rachel Reeves' spending plans amid alarm that her sums don't add up without tax hikes

Conservative MP Gareth Davies, the shadow financial secretary to the Treasury, called for the watchdog to assess Chancellor Rachel Reeves' proposals.

Economics

46 h. ago Pensioners who challenged winter fuel payment decision in court lose case

Peter and Florence Fanning, from North Lanarkshire, lost their entitlement to financial support and became worried about paying their bills.

Economics

47 h. ago DWP shares exact date Brits must be born by to get 2025 winter fuel payment

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that nine million people who had the £200-300 benefit axed last winter will get it this year

Politics

47 h. ago Private schools vow to continue fees VAT fight as High Court rejects challenge

Private schools and pupils challenged the government in court over its VAT fee policy

Events

48 h. ago Private schools LOSE High Court battle with government over VAT on fees but vow to appeal

Private schools and pupils challenged the government in court over its VAT fee policy

Events

49 h. ago Police 'won't prioritise phone thefts and shoplifting' with fewer bobbies on the beat as a result of Rachel Reeves' spending review, sources claim

The Chancellor's plans for a 2.3 per cent rise in police spending between 2023-24 and 2028-29 has dismayed police leaders, who insist the funding will leave a £1.2 billion shortfall.

Economics

50 h. ago Private schools LOSE High Court battle with government over VAT on fees

Private schools and pupils challenged the government in court over its VAT fee policy

Events

53 h. ago Readers Letters: Believe carbon capture project support when we see it

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says financial backing for the Acorn carbon capture and storage project is coming but when, asks reader

Politics