23 h. ago Starmer ‘must hike taxes’ to plug £4.5bn black hole after welfare U

Sir Keir Starmer’s U-turn now leaves the government with a choice between raising taxes or cutting spending elsewhere

Economics

29 h. ago Relaxed stress testing means some home buyers could borrow £1000s more on mortgages from today

Leeds Building Society said its changes from today will benefit borrowers buying their first house, moving up the property ladder, or remortgaging

Economics

48 h. ago Building society’s mortgage change could help some people borrow thousands more

Leeds Building Society said its changes from Friday will benefit borrowers buying their first house, moving up the property ladder, or remortgaging.

Politics

2 w. ago Labour promised people we would rebuild Britain – and that’s what we’re doing | Keir Starmer

This week’s spending review marks a new stage in the mission of national renewal, built on the foundations laid last yearKeir Starmer is the prime minister of the United KingdomThe mandate we received from the British people could not have been clearer. First, we had to stop the chaos and return Britain to economic stability. Second, we had to turn the page on Tory decline with clear Labour choices. Third, we were instructed to rebuild our country.Wednesday’s spending review turbocharged that rebuilding. It is an investment in Britain’s renewal, so working people have more money in their pocket, more pride in their community and more hope for their children’s future. It’s what people voted for. An NHS cutting waiting lists, with care closer to the community. Wealth and opportunity no longer hoarded by only a few towns and cities. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Difficult retirement spending choices’ as older borrower mortgage lending jumps

UK Finance’s figures provide a quarterly insight into mortgages taken out by borrowers over the age of 55.

Economics

3 w. ago Reeves hits back at spending review critics claiming ‘my choices are Labour choices’

Exclusive: As a cabinet civil war heats up over her spending review, Rachel Reeves has written for The Independent defending her motivations and choices as chancellor

Events

3 w. ago Police will not have to pick and choose which crimes to investigate, says Reeves

Senior police chiefs have written to the PM warning they will be forced to make difficult choices if spending cuts are announced next week.

Events

3 w. ago Police warn Starmer of ‘stark choices’ on investigating crimes if faced with cuts under spending review

Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley among senior police officers who reportedly issued direct warning in letter to prime minister ahead of spending review

Events

3 w. ago New mortgage rules explained: What they mean for house buyers, how much you can borrow and will prices rise

The change could enable house buyers to borrow an extra £26,000, but it’s likely to push up prices

Economics

3 w. ago High street banks are keen to hand mortgage borrowers £35,000 MORE: Here's why

Since March, multiple high street lenders have loosened their mortgage rules, allowing people to borrow more when buying a home.

Economics

4 w. ago Cash Isa tax raid will hike cost of mortgages, Nationwide boss warns Reeves

Chief exec Debbie Crosbie said she was keen for the duty-free allowance to remain at £20,000 a year - as the lender reported a 30% jump in profits.

Economics