Autumn statement 2016
Frugal students won't need help from their parents, says Jo Johnson
Universities minister says those struggling to live on maintenance loan can choose to get by in other ways
Sally Weale and Richard Adams
03, Oct, 2017 @5:56 PM
Government borrowing higher than expected in November
Figure of £12.6bn surprises economists as increase in income tax receipts slows to 1.1% after years of 3%-plus growth
Phillip Inman Economics correspondent
21, Dec, 2016 @1:23 PM
Hammond calls for transitional deal for when UK leaves EU - Politics live
Rolling coverage of all the day’s political developments as they happen, including Philip Hammond’s evidence to the Treasury committee about the autumn statement and Brexit
Andrew Sparrow
12, Dec, 2016 @8:03 PM
One in 10 jobs in learning disability services at risk – report
Lack of funds to cover rising wage bills could mean up to 30,000 jobs are axed over four years, suggests a report by learning disability charity HFT
David Brindle
06, Dec, 2016 @1:14 PM
Demand is weak and investment’s faltering. That’s OK then
The government is hoping low inflation will keep the electorate from getting restive. But it will only be achieved thanks to feeble consumer and public spending
Phillip Inman
04, Dec, 2016 @7:00 AM
There is a plan: Brexit means good riddance to austerity | John Redwood
Voters warmed to the idea of spending our own money on our own priorities – now the chancellor is showing the way
John Redwood
01, Dec, 2016 @6:59 AM
MPs vote down motion accusing Blair of misleading them over Iraq by majority of 369 - Politics live
Rolling coverage of all the day’s political developments as they happen, including Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn at PMQs
Andrew Sparrow
30, Nov, 2016 @4:43 PM
Social care is life support for millions. The chancellor has a duty to fund it | Vicky McDermott
Washing, dressing and eating: it can be as basic as that. Yet in the autumn statement, the crisis caused by cuts was brushed aside
Vicky McDermott
30, Nov, 2016 @3:12 PM
Government inaction on social care funding needs a radical response
Re-stating the case for better funding is not enough, the sector needs a grassroots social movement to press for reform
Richard Humphries
30, Nov, 2016 @12:03 PM
Clinging to illusions – the blinkered elite who still think austerity works | Aditya Chakrabortty
Theresa May and her cabinet refuse to move on from ideas that hurt the poor and help the rich. It’s a collective death wish
Aditya Chakrabortty
29, Nov, 2016 @8:00 AM
Three things the government must put in the housing white paper
Creating a comprehensive housing strategy will need to include special treatment for London, more devolved housing control, and land reform
Luke Murphy
29, Nov, 2016 @7:46 AM
Hammond facing growing Tory rebellion over social care crisis
MPs dismayed issue was not addressed in autumn statement amid warnings there could be a tax credit-style rebellion
Rowena Mason Deputy political editor
29, Nov, 2016 @6:00 AM
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