Debt rule to change to fund major projects
Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss’s controversial mini-Budget. Read More
‘It’s our moonshot’: Why scientists are drilling into volcanos
In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production. Read More
Faster grid hook-ups planned for some green energy projects
Wind farms ready to be built will be connected to the electricity grid quicker under government plans. Read More
Fraudsters steal more than £3m a day as cases rise
Fraud cases rise by 16% in the first half of the year, but total losses are down slightly, new data shows. Read More
Inheritance tax increases expected in Budget
It is not known how many people are likely to end up paying more under the government’s plan. Read More
China’s economic slowdown deepens
Gross domestic product rose by 4.6% on a yearly basis, below Beijing’s “around 5%” annual target. Read More
Ministers complain to Starmer over spending cuts
Some Cabinet members are alarmed at the scale of cuts being sought to plug a rumoured £40bn gap. Read More
Surprise fall in inflation paves way for interest rate cuts
The drop to 1.7% paves the way for the Bank of England to cut interest rates again next month. Read More
Why this month’s inflation figure matters for you
The cost of living is always important but this month’s has a particular extra impact for millions of people. Read More
Mental health patients could get job coach visits
Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says trials of the idea have produced “dramatic results”. Read More