Politics
Watch: New Zealand deal makes ‘sacrificial lambs’ of UK farmers, says New Zealand
The government's own forecasts say the post-Brexit deal could actually shrink the UK economy.
Javid will wear mask for Budget – but won’t ask Tory MPs to follow suit
Jacob Rees-Mogg last week claimed Tories do not need to wear masks in the Commons because they "know each other".
Millionaires urge Sunak to introduce wealth tax to fund Covid recovery
"We can afford to contribute more," a group of 30 millionaires told the Chancellor.
Sunak to hand Brexit tax breaks to ships flying the Union Jack
Ahead of the Budget, the Chancellor said the UK "has always been a proud and preeminent nation".
Sunak rejects Marcus Rashford’s plea to extend free school meals
The Tory chancellor said that just like furlough has come to an end, free school meals coming to an end is also part of the transition to a “more normal way of doing things”.
CHANCELLOR Sunak: ‘Difficult’ to say precise cost of net zero transition
Despite being unable to share a figure, Sunak claimed the upcoming Cop26 climate summit in Glasgow will be a “success”, “particularly on the finance side, which I’m responsible for”.
UK residents face transport disruptions as bus drivers join HGV sector
"The bus drivers are leaving in droves to go to the other industry," a union representative has said.
Rachel Reeves says public transport investment needs ‘actual action’
The Labour MP for Leeds West said the north of England is “sick of announcements without delivery”.
Liz Truss accused by Emily Thornberry of ‘lying’ about UK-Japan trade deal
“This is just what the government does time after time: blatant lies with no consequences and still no correction. It's shameless,” shadow secretary for international trade Emily Thornberry said about the post-Brexit deal hailed by Truss.