More North Sea drilling to be allowed in new Labour plan
The chancellor will unveil the North Sea Strategy in her Budget speech, the BBC understands. Read More
‘This is the first year I can’t find a holiday job’
Seasonal hiring is poised to drop to its lowest level since 2008, a sign of caution among US businesses in the face of tariffs and consumer angst. Read More
Rachel Reeves will be hoping this Budget buys her some time
Deep unpopularity in the country and jittery Labour MPs is the prism through which both the countdown to this Budget and its aftermath should be seen. Read More
Help to Save scheme to be offered to more people
The government gives a 50% bonus after two and four years, to encourage those on low incomes to save. Read More
Milkshakes and lattes to face sugar tax in UK
The tax on sugary drinks is being extended to include pre-packaged milk-based drinks. Read More
How much are minimum wages set to rise?
Three and a half million low-paid workers across the UK benefit from minimum wage rates. Read More
Cryptology firm cancels elections after losing encryption key
The International Association for Cryptologic Research – created to study secure communication – said it was an “honest human mistake.” Read More
Heathrow’s plan for longer third runway chosen by government
Under the selected plan, the runway would be up to 3.5km long and require a new road tunnel under the airport. Read More
Has Britain’s budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
Ahead of this week’s Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a “straitjacket on growth” Read More
Reeves urges Labour MPs to unite behind the Budget
The chancellor tries to calm nerves in the Parliamentary Labour Party about her tax and spending plans. Read More