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

Policing and local councils among areas facing real-terms cuts in the spending review on Wednesday

Chancellor had anticipated surpluses from final salary schemes would boost investment in UK economy

People living in housing association development in Bermondsey say they hope legal action will encourage others

Government says ethical certification is adding financial strain on smallholders rather than being paid by customers

Pioneering light-rail tech poised to revamp network after chancellor announces £15bn transport boost

Economists are concerned, politicians are angry – but the national debt keeps growing, no matter who’s in charge

Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods calls for spending on ‘mission critical’ local regeneration schemes

More than 53,000 mortgages completed using scheme, which encourages lenders to offer up to 95% loans

Campaigners say ‘super-strength subsidy’ puts pressure on the NHS, as some ciders in England cost same as apple juice

The controversial loan has returned. We look at the deals and explain why it’s worth saving up a 5% deposit or more

Such areas received about half the extra funding per capita than urban areas, according to county council analysis

Consumers may feel ‘undersold’ from August when they will have to spend £10 instead of £4 to earn a point

Optimism is growing in Brussels, but high-risk strategy has only weeks to play out before pause in tariff threat ends