‘Freemen on the land’: YouTube videos tell homeowners they aren’t bound by mortgages FCA has sounded alarm over growing conspiracy theory that uses arguments dating back to Magna Carta
Will the North Sea oil and gas industry be Labour’s next U-turn? With Nigel Farage targeting net zero, could government policy change to protect jobs, revenue and votes?
Farage is like a tribune for the working class, says former Bank of England economist Exclusive: Andy Haldane says Labour ‘sloganeering’ will not empower regions where Reform is making headway
Thousands join anti-austerity march in London to protest against Labour’s cuts The demonstration, organised by the People’s Assembly, called on Keir Starmer’s government to tax the rich to pay for services
Bidders demand Thames Water granted immunity over environmental crimes Exclusive: ‘Ransom note’ requests would leave Environment Agency unable to prosecute company or management
NHS to get £30bn boost over three years at expense of other services Policing and local councils among areas facing real-terms cuts in the spending review on Wednesday
Pensions report cuts Reeves’ planned growth funds from £160bn to £11bn Chancellor had anticipated surpluses from final salary schemes would boost investment in UK economy
London residents win £550,000 compensation in cladding defects case People living in housing association development in Bermondsey say they hope legal action will encourage others
Kenya tells tea factories to cut ties with Rainforest Alliance due to costs Government says ethical certification is adding financial strain on smallholders rather than being paid by customers
‘Cleaner, greener and absolute reliability’: trams make UK comeback Pioneering light-rail tech poised to revamp network after chancellor announces £15bn transport boost
Trump bill set to add trillions to US debt pile – can America stop it climbing? Economists are concerned, politicians are angry – but the national debt keeps growing, no matter who’s in charge
Reeves urged to fund libraries, parks and social centres in left-behind areas Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods calls for spending on ‘mission critical’ local regeneration schemes
UK mortgage guarantee scheme due to end with no news on replacement More than 53,000 mortgages completed using scheme, which encourages lenders to offer up to 95% loans
UK supermarkets exploit tax loophole to produce cider at ‘pocket-money prices’ Campaigners say ‘super-strength subsidy’ puts pressure on the NHS, as some ciders in England cost same as apple juice
UK mortgages: 100% loans are back – will they work for you? The controversial loan has returned. We look at the deals and explain why it’s worth saving up a 5% deposit or more