Parties ‘need to be honest’ about scale of investment needed to tackle health service crisis in England, warn analysts
Member of political bodyguard unit first to be held since gambling probe launched after admission by Tory MP
John Swinney calls on voters to ‘intensify pressure’ for new referendum
Savanta forecast gives Labour 516 MPs and record majority
Chancellor says his Surrey seat is ‘on a knife edge’ ahead of the July 4 general election
Rivals demand crackdown on Chinese-founded fast-fashion company ahead of its planned London IPO
Forget the Conservatives, it is his backbench MPs who will put pressure on Starmer
It involves austerity, some quirks in UK fiscal rules and ensuring government action requires private investment
Price rises for services remain stubbornly high despite the headline rate dropping
Mixed fortunes in Sussex ‘new town’ dent confidence in main parties’ ability to restore prosperity
Former PM endorses candidates as new poll predicts historic Conservative loss
Laura Saunders, wife of campaign director Tony Lee, is being investigated over an election-related bet
Tactical voting, negative polarisation and local campaigns could all temper the result
Relaxing fiscal rules unlikely to provoke a Liz Truss-style gilts crisis, according to fund managers
These arrangements remain a blight on Britain’s labour market
UUK chief urges future government to address higher education funding ‘crisis’ as a matter of priority
Providers say ‘number one concern’ is lack of workers in low-wage sector
Rishi Sunak hails ‘very good news’ but markets dial back bets on rate cuts owing to services price pressures
About 90% of fintech’s outstanding SME loans are guaranteed by UK government
Results of ballot of 3,000 Coventry-based staff due on July 15
James Purnell is latest appointment with links to Keir Starmer’s party ahead of election
Newspaper group pushed to a loss and warns of ‘potential irregularities’
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
Start-ups look overseas as UK's capital markets struggle to stay relevant
Fintech’s chief says he has had positive discussions with Conservative and Labour parties ahead of possible listing
Outstanding card balances on the rise as interest rates remain high
Party wants to allow more turbines as part of plan to boost renewable power if it wins election
Reform UK embarrassed after failure to spot previous support for BNP or praise for Hitler’s leadership
Case over share price drop was first of its kind in England to go to trial
Potential aspirants are courting MPs, building up grassroots support and stepping up social media output
Plus, what Rachel Reeves told the FT
Self-imposed fiscal constraints risk starving the economy of the investment needed to boost growth
Retail group introduces tactics to tackle industry-wide record levels of theft and staff abuse
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