80 m. ago Reeves plans ‘housing bank’ to deliver cheaper financing for builders

UK chancellor also considers funding settlement of up to £25bn for social housing in Wednesday’s spending review

Economics

4 h. ago Home Office may be forced to cut police numbers as result of Treasury deal

Sources say cuts to force headcount remain ‘a possibility’ as Yvette Cooper last minister to reach spending agreementThe Home Office could still be forced to cut the overall number of police officers after lengthy spending review negotiations with the Treasury.Whitehall sources said the department had been asked to look at all options including limiting officer recruitment, which would mean an overall cut in the headcount. Continue reading...

Society

4 h. ago What London wants from the Spending Review as speculation grows Rachael Reeves set to snub capital

A source close to Sadiq Khan said ministers ‘must not return to the damaging, anti-London approach of the last government’

Politics

5 h. ago Cooper told to find savings elsewhere to protect spending on police

Haggling over the multiyear Whitehall spending review ends

Economics

5 h. ago What London wants from the Spending Review as speculation grows Chancellor set to snub capital

A source close to Sadiq Khan said ministers ‘must not return to the damaging, anti-London approach of the last government’

Politics

6 h. ago Senior council leader ‘confident’ of more spending review support for the poor

The head of a group of authorities in deprived areas across the North and the Midlands also called for capital investment in ‘left behind’ places.

Politics

8 h. ago Rachel Reeves must not fall short on giving Welsh rail a fair deal in this spending review

Business Editor Sion Barry makes the case for greater UK Government rail investment in Wales

Economics

8 h. ago Sadiq Khan urges Rachel Reeves to give more cash to London in spending review

The London mayor is concerned the capital’s transport priorities have been ignored by Labour

Economics

11 h. ago Tell us how popular culture has prompted you to make a dramatic life change

We’d like to hear from people who have been inspired by a song, TV show, film or book to make a major change in their lifeWhether it’s leaving a loveless relationship after watching Sex and the City or a punk band inspiring you to quit drinking, we’d like to hear about your moments of cultural awakening for a column in the Guardian’s Saturday magazine.If you’re having trouble using the form click here. Read terms of service here and privacy policy here. Continue reading...

Events

11 h. ago Police leaders ramp up pressure on Government ahead of spending review

Several figures have called for more funding as the Chancellor prepares to set out her spending plans on Wednesday.

Politics

12 h. ago Voices: The spending review will reveal how far the government has been blown off course

In her last-man-standing battle with the Treasury, Yvette Cooper has shone a light on how Starmer’s administration is now quietly tacking to the left, says Sean O’Grady

Politics

12 h. ago Sadiq Khan said to be furious over lack of spending review cash for London

City hall source says it would be unacceptable if there were no major infrastructure projects for capitalUK politics live – latest updatesSadiq Khan is understood to be furious at the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, over a lack of funding for London in the forthcoming spending review, with sources close the mayor suggesting the capital will get none of its key transport requests.The mayor is also understood to share the concerns of senior Met police officers that London will not get a substantial uplift in funding. Continue reading...

Economics

13 h. ago When is Rachel Reeves’ spending review and what might the chancellor announce?

The Independent looks at what the spending review is, why the government has launched one and what is expected to be in it

Politics

13 h. ago Sadiq Khan in rare 'red on red' clash with Rachel Reeves ahead of Chancellor's spending review

Mayor’s aides say ‘unacceptable’ if London loses out to rest of the country, amid fears that £2bn DLR extension may not be funded

Politics

15 h. ago Spending review boost for 'broken' police service after last

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is prepared to announce real-terms increases to the budget for police forces

Events

15 h. ago Evri to hire 5,000 courier jobs, spending review pressures and Tesco profits warning amid UK store wars

From government spending pressures and Mike Ashley’s latest takeover target, to the collapse of healthcare firm Totally, Tesco’s results, a courier hiring spree at Evri, and a surge in nuclear sector jobs - here are today’s top UK business stories.

Events

18 h. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves told to abandon 'austerity' welfare cuts in spending review by the SNP

The SNP says Labour must ‘abandon plans to impose more austerity cuts’

Economics

27 h. ago Rachel Reeves in standoff over policing and council budgets days before spending review

Chancellor still at negotiating table on Sunday as Home Office demands more cash Rachel Reeves has been locked in a standoff over the policing and council budgets just days before this week’s spending review, which is set to give billions to the NHS, defence and technology.Yvette Cooper’s Home Office and Angela Rayner’s housing and local government ministry were the two departments still at the negotiating table on Sunday fighting for more cash, after weeks of trying to reach a settlement. Continue reading...

Economics

27 h. ago Rachel Reeves strikes 11th hour deal with Angela Rayner to break cabinet civil war deadlock

Exclusive: The Treasury agreed a late deal with Angela Rayner’s Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government on Sunday evening, just days before Rachel Reeves publishes the spending review

Events

28 h. ago Rachel Reeves must do more than hope for the best when it comes to paying for Labour’s spending

Editorial: The chancellor has to balance the competing demands of ministers in her spending review but must make sure she keeps Britain’s finances on a secure footing

Economics