Animal spirits: Labour want to unleash them – but what do they actually mean? The term has Keynesian roots and was explored in a 2009 book. Problem is, it can mean very different things to different people ...
What would Heathrow third runway mean for pollution, emissions and noise? As UK chancellor backs expansion at London’s biggest airport, we assess the possible environmental impacts
Rachel Reeves backs Heathrow third runway in bid to drive UK growth In economic growth speech, chancellor says move would make UK ‘world’s best-connected place to do business’
Heathrow third runway: a saga of promises, protest and U-turns With Reeves looking set to approve the contested expansion, here is a timeline of 21 years of changing policy
Ex-Tory Brexit minister Lord Frost rejects party’s claims over Europe-wide customs scheme – as it happened Frost says joining PEM scheme would not undermine Brexit after Priti Patel claims such a move would be a ‘betrayal’
Water firm river pollution fines must be spent on rivers, MPs to say Lib Dem Tim Farron seeks law to protect fund as Treasury tries to take control of £11m
Rachel Reeves tells MPs of plans to go ‘further and faster’ in pursuit of growth Chancellor reassures Labour colleagues that climate concerns go ‘hand in hand’ with economic ambitions
Scottish salmon producers allowed to remove ‘farmed’ from front of packaging Government lawyers say ‘no need to include unnecessary pejorative words’ after campaigners appeal against change
Here’s what Labour should learn from Donald Trump: think bigger, think faster A hostile media will criticise it no matter what. So it should ignore the noise, harness its huge majority – and act decisively, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
Confused about savings? This is the ideal time to take an interest While Rachel Reeves may be facing financial headaches, the turmoil is bringing serious good news for savers
‘There’s a rocky time ahead’: UK government prepares to navigate Trump’s second term Despite recent praise from Trump, No 10 insiders know how risky dealing with the unpredictable president can be
Government under pressure on economy as British households anticipate worsening finances CBI warns that businesses plan to cut jobs and raise prices while debt charity says millions are ‘facing worries’
Reeves: third Heathrow runway would be hard decision but good for growth Chancellor expected to unveil new building projects and revise planning rules to stimulate UK economy
‘Move closer to Europe – not Trump’ voters tell Starmer in major UK poll Pressure growing on Labour to improve trade with EU as Rachel Reeves admits Brexit damaged UK
The Observer view: In her pursuit of growth, Rachel Reeves must go green and go local Engaging with councils, universities and developers will be key to bringing the economy back to life