Bank of England examines how loans affect graduates’ ability to spend and pay other debts

Move intended to encourage people to consider vocational training rather than just university

Education think-tank finds financial pressures have left deficits totalling £233m

Group mired in disputes with tenants, including doctors’ surgeries rebelling over rising bills

Black Country community of Sandwell is one of ‘left behind’ areas highlighted by Nuffield Trust

Scheme shows early intervention can improve health outcomes and save money

Two ex-deputy governors say tax cuts may be needed in future as rate setting can only do so much

National auditor censures Mike Betts and disabled transport provider’s £1bn profit

Resources have fallen in the north but risen in more affluent south during austerity, study finds

County councils’ budgets slashed just as population ages and demand increases

Councils criticise ‘skewed’ formula that favours areas with highest property prices

Nuffield Trust warns financial hit would use up cash allocated for patient care

Watchdog questions whether finalisation of a Brexit deal will bring any fiscal upside

Think tanks chide chancellor for downgrading efforts to eradicate budget deficit

Extra funding for NHS is ‘number one priority’

Tax as a share of GDP will increase as chancellor increases NHS funding

In a holding-pattern Budget, chancellor makes clear that extra money depends on EU deal

Raised funds likely to appeal to Conservative MPs who feel planning has been inadequate