Chancellor will outline results of an audit of funding plans that is likely to pave the way for tax rises later in the year
Patrick Vallance calls for balanced approach to maintain access for groundbreaking research
Lobby group’s warning comes as government lays ground for tough autumn Budget
Labour’s election pledges mean wealthy are likely to be hit
Exit of civil service head means Keir Starmer will soon begin search for successor
National Audit Office says government faces ‘missed opportunity for greater efficiency’ in framework agreements
Axing northern leg between Birmingham and Manchester will mean fewer seats on existing rail services, NAO says
National Audit Office notes potential ‘growing mismatch’ between demand for services and future funding
Property industry claims ‘nutrient neutrality’ regulations have halted construction of tens of thousands of homes
Blaming Tory mismanagement is much more convincing on public services than it is on immigration
Ex-chancellor Hunt claims Labour government is ‘softening us up for colossal U-turn’ on higher taxes
Home secretary criticises ‘shocking waste’ of money as she sets out plan to increase border security
Defence review has raised questions about whether GCAP programme will be axed on grounds of cost
Analysis by Cornwall Insight points to scale of challenge in transitioning electricity system away from fossil fuels
A protracted game of chicken is under way over the ‘carried interest’ loophole
Rachel Reeves to give statement on Labour’s ‘spending inheritance’ as new government grapples with early crises
Proposed legislation aims to better protect data ‘supply chains’ to essential public services
UK chancellor says ‘there is a cost to not settling’ even as Treasury grapples with straitened finances
Financial services veterans call on chancellor to prioritise increasing minimum workplace pension contributions
The King’s Speech identified a government ready for fights on housebuilding and welfare
David Lammy says UNRWA is ‘vital’ for future reconstruction of Gaza
Outsiders will provide expertise, but numerous long-standing allies have been overlooked
County Council Network warns of £30bn ‘black hole’ in funding for long-delayed reforms
New PM puts fight against irregular migration at heart of bid to rebuild ties with Europe at Blenheim Palace summit
Western officials believe the strategy is proving effective in undermining Moscow’s ability to export crude