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‘Donald Trump won’t face charges for his role in tens of thousands of needless deaths’

‘Donald Trump won’t face charges for his role in tens of thousands of needless deaths’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
29 Oct 2021
Quiz of The Week: 23 - 29 October

Quiz of The Week: 23 - 29 October
Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
29 Oct 2021
Why Sunak’s ‘high tax’ budget could send mortgage rates soaring

Why Sunak’s ‘high tax’ budget could send mortgage rates soaring
Homeowners may pay thousands of pounds more as lenders begin raising rates
29 Oct 2021
‘Cop26 leaders need to replicate the cooperation seen in space’

‘Cop26 leaders need to replicate the cooperation seen in space’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
28 Oct 2021
Have the Tories ditched Thatcherism in favour of big spending?

Have the Tories ditched Thatcherism in favour of big spending?
Rishi Sunak’s Budget includes plans to splash the cash – but tax cuts also on cards
28 Oct 2021
Budget: did Rishi Sunak pull any rabbits from his hat? 

Budget: did Rishi Sunak pull any rabbits from his hat?
After a deluge of leaks, the chancellor gave his joint budget and spending review
27 Oct 2021
‘Resign!’: what are the rules on leaking government budgets?

‘Resign!’: what are the rules on leaking government budgets?
Deputy speaker suggests Rishi Sunak has breached ministerial code
26 Oct 2021

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Budget predictions: what’s Rishi Sunak got in store?

Budget predictions: what’s Rishi Sunak got in store?
Wednesday’s budget and spending review have had ‘more trails than the average James Bond movie’
25 Oct 2021
‘Rave reviews for Rishi Sunak’s budget may age quickly’

‘Rave reviews for Rishi Sunak’s budget may age quickly’
Your digest of the best columns, analysis and commentary from the British and international press
5 Mar 2021
Quiz of The Week: 27 February - 5 March

Quiz of The Week: 27 February - 5 March
Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
5 Mar 2021
Tories praise Sunak’s ‘balancing act’ as tax rebellion fizzles

Tories praise Sunak’s ‘balancing act’ as tax rebellion fizzles
The chancellor is first to increase corporation tax since 1974
4 Mar 2021
In numbers: Rishi Sunak’s spring budget

In numbers: Rishi Sunak’s spring budget
The key figures in the spending plan outlined by the chancellor today
3 Mar 2021
Spring budget: predictions and major talking points

Spring budget: predictions and major talking points
What will Rishi Sunak include in his budget speech on Wednesday?
1 Mar 2021
UK deficit to rise to peacetime record

UK deficit to rise to peacetime record
Treasury quadruples borrowing plans as it grapples with coronavirus fallout
24 Apr 2020
What is Keynesian economics?

What is Keynesian economics?
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces biggest ‘Budget giveaway’ since 1992
12 Mar 2020
Instant Opinion: ‘Bigotry entrenched in British society’

Instant Opinion: ‘Bigotry entrenched in British society’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 10 March
10 Mar 2020
Tories spend more on London than the rest of England

Tories spend more on London than the rest of England
New findings will likely be a blow to Boris Johnson’s plans to ‘level up’ the UK economy
6 Mar 2020
What Trump’s budget reveals about his re-election campaign

What Trump’s budget reveals about his re-election campaign
Funding for a border wall and cuts to Medicaid take centre stage
10 Feb 2020
Spending review: what did chancellor Sajid Javid announce?

Spending review: what did chancellor Sajid Javid announce?
Chancellor hails the ‘end of austerity’
4 Sep 2019
What is the long-term plan for the NHS?

What is the long-term plan for the NHS?
Government claims half a million lives could be saved in next decade by focusing on prevention
7 Jan 2019
Is Italy’s budget a bigger threat to the EU than Brexit?

Is Italy’s budget a bigger threat to the EU than Brexit?
European Commission takes unprecedented step of blocking high-spending populist budget
24 Oct 2018
Italy’s budget turmoil reaches climax

Italy’s budget turmoil reaches climax
Finance minister threatens to resign as populist party’s pledge to ‘end poverty’ brings them into conflict with EU
28 Sep 2018
Mark Carney in talks to extend Bank of England tenure

Mark Carney in talks to extend Bank of England tenure
Treasury concerned post-Brexit transition could lead to uncertainty and destabilise markets
4 Sep 2018
Surprise surplus gives Hammond wiggle room to splash cash

Surprise surplus gives Hammond wiggle room to splash cash
Borrowing down and tax revenue up as figures reveal budget deficit lower than expected
22 Aug 2018
Gavin Williamson blackmails Theresa May with £20bn threat

Gavin Williamson blackmails Theresa May with £20bn threat
Defence secretary says he made PM - and he ‘can break her’
25 Jun 2018
US budget agreement reached

US budget agreement reached
The bill has been labelled a ‘monstrosity’ by critics of the $300bn spending plan
8 Feb 2018
Donald Trump: ‘I would love to see a shutdown’

Donald Trump: ‘I would love to see a shutdown’
Comments on immigration undermine ongoing budget negotiations
7 Feb 2018
Hammond ‘rigging Parliament’ by blocking budget amendments

Hammond ‘rigging Parliament’ by blocking budget amendments
Power grab just the latest attempt by Government to avoid proper parliamentary scrutiny
29 Nov 2017
Budget 2017: what’s in Hammond’s red box?

Budget 2017: what’s in Hammond’s red box?
In Depth: Chancellor weighs changes to corporate tax, student loans and pensions
22 Nov 2017
Michael Gove accused of ‘auditioning’ to be chancellor

Michael Gove accused of ‘auditioning’ to be chancellor
Environment Secretary is reportedly ‘straying beyond his brief’ as pressure builds on Philip Hammond
16 Nov 2017
Ministers in U-turn on £300m business rate relief

Ministers in U-turn on £300m business rate relief
After reports of a delay caused by the general election, Sajid Javid tells MPs plan will go ahead as planned
25 Apr 2017
Hammond to announce departure from Osborne policies

Hammond to announce departure from Osborne policies
Chancellor to tell Tory conference 'we must change with the times' in move away from predecessor
3 Oct 2016
Budget 2016: How will the new Lifetime Isa work?

Budget 2016: How will the new Lifetime Isa work?
Government will top up savings for purchase of a first home or to provide a retirement income
16 Mar 2016
How will extended Sunday trading laws work?

How will extended Sunday trading laws work?
Consultation proposes either bespoke local deals or blanket devolution
5 Aug 2015