34 h. ago Rachel Reeves has given the Starmer administration a new narrative: Investment, growth and expansion

Editorial: Alongside the Brexit reset, new trade deals and planning reforms, the chancellor’s spending review should result in a stronger economy with a better long-term growth rate. But it will take time

Politics

34 h. ago There may be trouble ahead, but Labour should stick to the plan for national renewal

Editorial: With the Brexit reset, new trade deals and planning reforms, the chancellor’s spending review could result in a stronger economy with a better long-term growth rate. But it will take time

Events

4 d. ago Reform's economic policies are 'Liz Truss on steroids', says Tory Chris Philp (who backed her mini

Chris Philp took aim at his former boss as he tried to discredit the low-tax, high-spending policies of Nigel Farage 's party, which is leading in the polls.

Economics

7 d. ago 'Bigger pension pots for Britons': Chancellor says reforms will boost economic growth

Measures include a clampdown on schemes offering poor value for money, and creating 'mega' pension funds which can make better investment returns.

Economics

7 d. ago Mel Stride to vow Tories will be party of 'stability and fiscal security' after Liz Truss meltdown as he hammers Reform's 'magic money tree' promises

He is expected to promise the Conservatives will 'never again' make offers they cannot afford as the party seeks to forge a 'credible' financial plan for the future.

Events

1 week ago No fish deal until France gets serious on Channel boats: Tories urge PM to suspend EU deal amid fury at 'shocking' scenes of police 'waving off' hundreds of migrants near Calais

Senior Tory MP Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, will call on the Government to 'immediately suspend' the 12-year agreement with Brussels.

Events

1 week ago Cash is no longer king? Nigel Farage vows to lead a 'crypto revolution' bringing Britain 'properly into the 21st century' after vowing to protect hard currency before election

The Reform leader, who is facing accusations of having 'fantasy' economic plans, told Bitcoin 25 in Las Vegas he wanted to 'bring our country properly into the 21st century'.

Politics

2 w. ago Nigel Farage claims Keir Starmer's attacks on his economic plans are 'Project Fear 2.0' as Reform leader faces questions over £85bn cost of 'fantasy' policies

Sir Keir this morning warned voters they cannot trust Mr Farage with their 'future, mortgages or jobs' in a speech deriding his economic literacy.

Economics

2 w. ago Keir Starmer HUMILIATES Nigel Farage by blasting him as 'Liz Truss 2.0'

Keir Starmer ramped up his war of words with Nigel Farage as he warned Reform UK's uncosted pledges would trigger economic chaos that would hurt ordinary workers

Politics

2 w. ago Nigel Farage accused of ‘fantasy promises’ with expensive policy pledges

Reform UK leader unveils plans to reverse benefit cuts and bring in tax breaks without explaining how they would be fundedNigel Farage has been accused of leaving a multibillion-pound black hole at the heart of his party’s spending plans after unveiling a series of expensive policy pledges to be paid for by cutting nonexistent items of government spending.The Reform UK leader laid out a series of economic promises at a speech on Tuesday designed to take advantage of disquiet among Labour voters at the government’s policies on taxes and benefits. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Nigel Farage blasted for 'fantasy economics' as Reform claims £225billion savings by axing net zero projects

Nigel Farage is calling for the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap and restoring the winter fuel payment to all pensioners

Economics

3 w. ago Kendall says welfare reforms will address ‘economic and social crisis’

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall insisted changes were necessary to get people off benefits and into work.

Economics

4 w. ago Badenoch pivots towards economy in bid to fend off Reform threat

Conservative leader seeks to exploit Nigel Farage’s ‘weak spot’ on fiscal discipline

Events