Reeves in standoff with ministers over proposed cuts to public services
IMF suggests chancellor could refine fiscal rules, but some fear policing and social housing face spending cuts
Rachel Reeves should refine fiscal rules to avoid emergency spending cuts, IMF says
The organisation, which has been assessing the UK economy, upgrades its growth forecast this year to 1.2%
Post Office campaigner’s proposal for independent compensation body being ‘worked on’
Exclusive: Whitehall sources say model in early planning after criticism of schemes to redress victims of scandals
Reeves to champion £113bn of new capital investment in spending review
Chancellor hopes investment in homes, transport and energy will stave off pressure from MPs and discontent among public
Labour’s botched winter fuel U-turn raises questions over its purpose in power
There is growing unease over the government’s direction – a way to restore confidence would be to scrap the ‘cruel’ two-child limit
‘New dawn’: first train service renationalised under Labour begins
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander hails ‘cultural reset’ – although first South Western Railway service included rail replacement bus
We have a chance to prevent AI decimating Britain’s creative industries – but it’s slipping away
The government has doubled down on a plans that would allow mass cultural theft, but we are fighting it at every stage, says crossbench peer Beeban Kidron
The Guardian view on billionaire Britain: tax wealth fairly or face democratic unravelling
Editorial: Without bold reform which makes the rich pull their weight, rising inequality risks eroding public trust and fracturing social stability
No 10 delays child poverty strategy with tens of thousands more facing hardship
Exclusive: Flagship policy put back until at least autumn amid fears cost of removing two-child benefit cap will outweigh political benefit
Reform UK promises to reverse ban on new North Sea oil drilling if elected
Party spokesperson says policy has ‘clear benefits for securing jobs and energy independence’
David Cameron in talks to join London law firm to advise on geopolitical risks
Consultant position would be five years after Greensill scandal and add to ex-PM’s existing portfolio of roles
The Guardian view on Starmer’s U-turn: change direction – or keep losing support
Editorial: Labour’s pivot to welfare cuts and targeting of rightwing voters has backfired. If the party leadership won’t adapt, the public will move on
UK ban on junk food adverts targeting children is delayed until next year
Experts say delay from October to January after lobbying by food industry is huge setback for public health
Ministers said to be considering bill to wipe out British Steel’s debts
Chinese owner owed almost £1bn as government weighs up how best to attract buyer for Scunthorpe works
Jump in UK borrowing shows Rachel Reeves needs to relax her strict budget rules
As pressure grows on chancellor to rethink constraints she imposed on herself, No 10 adds to her problems