Business

The chancellor defends the rise in employer contributions telling BBC public finances had to be strengthened. Read More

Unite has called on the government to reverse the cut for millions of pensioners. Read More

Start-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat. Read More

Treasury secretary speaks out to reassure the markets after a rise in the cost of government borrowing. Read More

Nationwide predicts a fifth of first time buyers will pay the tax going forward, affecting activity. Read More

The Budget is about the long game on the economy and Reeves believes the current pain is a price worth paying. Read More

Employers added 12,000 jobs in October, much lower than the 223,000 created in September, figures show. Read More

David Goldstone has previously worked as an executive on the Olympics, Parliament’s restoration and HS2. Read More

Among the policies announced by the chancellor, some will have a direct impact on younger people. Read More