Rachel Reeves is the face of this budget. But the really big decisions are not in Labour’s hands

The UK’s economic policy isn’t decided by politicians, but by the OBR and the Bank of England. This is a system in dire need of a rethink, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

UK inflation unexpectedly remains at 3.8% for third month in a row

Annual September rate confounds forecasts of a rise, as pace of food price growth slows for first time since March

Chancellor hoping shift in tone on Brexit will ring true for key groups of voters

Rachel Reeves’ criticism of Brexit impact on economy is aimed at leave voters who have changed their minds and younger voters, says analysts

UK energy firms call for overhaul of regulator Ofgem

Energy UK claims Ofgem has overseen ‘dramatic rise in red tape’ that has pushed up bills and slowed economic growth

Reeves expected to scrap ‘low-value imports’ loophole that benefits Shein and Temu

Chancellor reportedly plans to close tax loophole in budget, after complaints by UK retailers of uneven playing field

‘It’s 3p on a pack of sausages’: UK food firms say packaging tax adds to inflation

Green groups defend ‘essential’ levy, but Gü desserts and Belvoir drinks among those who say shoppers pick up bill

Nothing else has worked – so Starmer and Reeves are finally telling the truth about Brexit

It is the right way to go, but taking the long way round to such an obvious point has cost Labour precious time and credibility, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

Stuart Gulliver obituary

Economic development strategist who helped make Glasgow a cultural centre of international standing in the 1980s and 90s

Jenrick accused of being ‘anti-British’ after saying he would ‘probably’ ban burqa – as it happened

Labour MP condemns shadow justice secretary’s assertion there is a ‘strong argument’ in favour of ban

Reeves says economic damage caused by Brexit forcing her to take action in budget

Chancellor, who is expected to announce tax rises and spending cuts, says effect of leaving bloc worse than predicted

UK office, shop and warehouse construction plunges to 11-year low as costs soar

Investment in offices falls amid uncertainty over pricing, volatile geopolitics and the economy

Reeves has mountain to climb in budget after borrowing rise

Public finances figures contain no shocks but will underline need for either hefty tax rises or spending cuts

Reform UK reviews if it underpaid VAT on tickets and merchandise

Nigel Farage’s party reported to have exceeded £90,000 threshold due to ticket sales for Birmingham conference

What the west can do to stop the global south being strangled by debt

Labour would do well to remember its manifesto promise to revive Britain’s global leadership on development

Betfred says gambling tax rise in budget will force it to shut all its UK shops

Levies thought to be under consideration will kill profits, say bosses, as gambling firms ramp up lobbying efforts