Policy uncertainty and Labour’s levy plans threaten fall in production and jobs in ageing oil basin, executives warn
Four in five centres have a wait of more than three months, AA figures show
Calls to follow US and EU come after warnings over impact of toxic metal on human health
Former consultant Emily Middleton was seconded to the Labour party and has now become a departmental head
Tenants spend almost 30% of their incomes on housing, ONS data shows
City minister Tulip Siddiq calls in Britain’s largest fintech for talks after regulator granted critical banking licence
Plus: with A&E attendances at record highs and waiting lists still long, NHS struggles through a permanent winter
Data from UCAS comes as A-level results show rise in share of A* grades
With electoral fortunes of the two parties tied, Ed Davey must seize the opportunity and highlight former coalition’s achievements
Labour ministers want funding to ‘pack a punch’ after shake-up and experts warn against ‘salami-slicing’ of cash
Lobbyists seek ‘meaningful’ consultation to avoid ‘unintended consequences’ of reform
Increase to 10.4% of GDP highlights vulnerability of country’s finances to moves in global oil market
MPs are jostling for roles ahead of September elections, which may well be more significant than the Tory leadership contest
Starmer’s chief of staff accused of micromanagement amid claims of clashes with political adviser McSweeney
Tory leadership hopeful accuses PM of ‘falling short’ in ‘first test’ since taking office
Treasury in talks over using private finance to deliver possible toll road and other projects amid tight spending constraints
Drugmakers will receive flat fees for new medicines in push to avoid encouraging overuse
Ministers say Islamophobia and racism partly to blame, but party yet to announce policies beyond those already planned
Future Fund scheme run by the British Business Bank issued 1,190 companies with convertible loans worth £1.14bn
Former financial services executive Ian Corfield’s appointment draws concerns over process for Whitehall jobs
Announcement by chancellor Rachel Reeves comes amid global drive to increase transparency of sector
Contractors told that department faces ‘significant fiscal pressure’ and needs to make some hard choices
Home secretary calls for independent migration advisers to review system that ‘needs to be managed’
Staff absences owing to ill health have surged since the pandemic
Deputy PM says axing contentious measures brought in by last government will help ‘reset industrial relations’
