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The UK government needs to set out a framework for funding spending
Chancellor’s letter to candidates aims to forestall arms race of spending promises
Economists say the UK chancellor may not have as much extra money as he thinks
Philip Hammond doubles down on predecessor’s quest for productivity through wage floors
Chancellor has predicted borrowing this year will fall to lowest since 2002
Increases for top 0.1% so big that OBR underestimated tax and NI receipts in economic data
Labour says Spring Statement step fails to deliver ‘real action’
Arindrajit Dube’s appointment prompts speculation of regional approach
Chancellor hit by sharp slowdown in Britain’s economy
Proposal in Spring Statement to end visa cap for PhD-level roles
Public borrowing set to fall to just £22.8bn this financial year, or 1.1% of GDP
No fresh policy announcements, but future consultations and forecast changes could have an impact
Chancellor’s immersive theatre struggles to attract an audience as ‘jokes’ fall flat
Chancellor says big companies will have to publish details in annual reports
Measure in Spring Statement to reduce carbon emissions takes effect from 2025
Review of online ads is ‘first step’ to reframing antitrust policy for tech sector
Two years of planning by MPs and five local councils in both countries
Chancellor suggests softening stance may be only way to end impasse and unlock £26bn dividend
It is hard to calculate catastrophe risk when those in charge have lost credibility
Chancellor suggests softer EU departure plan might be needed to break deadlock
Philip Hammond’s speech in full
Announcement follows an appeal from police chiefs for emergency financial assistance
Prices set to fall in 2019, says Office for Budget Responsibility
Country’s future depends on whether Brexit solves or exacerbates its weaknesses
