Low pay putting justice system at tipping point, warns Bar Council

Poor rates for barristers in England and Wales hitting diversity, government told

Without clarity and leadership, there’s plenty to fear for the UK economy

With Covid cases and unemployment both rising, and a no-deal Brexit possible, a coherent strategy is urgently needed, says Guardian economics editor Larry Elliott

Report calls for universal care service to transform UK economy

Women’s Budget Group says plan for free full-time childcare and elderly care would create 2m jobs

UK economy shows signs of faltering before second Covid-19 wave

Guardian analysis shows mounting fears of double-dip recession as activity weakens

Covid costs could wipe out Sunak’s spending plans, says IFS

Thinktank warns chancellor will have to cut budgets, increase taxes or borrow more

How Sunak wooed the press and sparked intrigue over No 10 challenge

The chancellor held socially distanced breakfasts with key journalists, and his upbeat message struck a chord

Tory split on coronavirus has seen off any joined-up strategy

The battle between Treasury and health department has doomed us to a succession of contradictory gambits

‘It’s a nightmare’: the business owners left behind by Sunak’s winter plan

Ineligible for support or unable to trade, small business owners and freelancers voice their concerns

The Guardian view on the EU economy: adopt, not outlaw, Keynesian policies

Editorial: During the pandemic, the EU dropped its austerity-inducing budget rules and restrictions on its central bank’s ability to finance government spending. It get should rid of them permanently

Up to 6m poor families could be £1,000 worse off under Sunak’s plan

Leading thinktank predicts ‘major squeeze’ on living standards in the UK’s poorest regions this winter

Rishi Sunak’s winter plan – here’s how it will affect you

What the new job support scheme and help for the self-employed means for workers

UK borrowing surges as Covid pushes national debt to record £2.024tn

August’s near-£36bn borrowing figure follows unprecedented government spending

Rishi Sunak warns Covid jobs plan will not stem UK’s rising unemployment

Chancellor says Britain faces winter of business failures and job losses due to Covid impact

Sunak warned winter economy plan not enough to stop wave of job losses

Chancellor told hard-hit industries need further support while whole sectors cannot access wage subsidies

The Guardian view on Rishi Sunak’s jobs plan: playing for high stakes

Editorial: The chancellor’s plans will need to be strengthened if they are to work. But he struck the right note. Conservative MPs will notice the contrast with Boris Johnson