Verdict from think-tanks is that Rachel Reeves has put fiscal repair job ‘on hold’

The US president has put a trusted family man at the centre of his mission to end the Kremlin’s war

Government replaces immediate protection from unfair dismissal with six-month qualifying period

Senior Labour MP calls for UK’s fiscal watchdog chair Richard Hughes to ‘consider his position’

Russian president insists there is no draft treaty but says 28-point outline could form basis for further talks

Ministers promise reform, but teaching unions say Send spending must not come at the expense of school budgets

Legislation on salary sacrifice schemes expected to be introduced in weeks, even though it will not take effect until 2029

Two victims remain in critical condition with nationwide investigation into the gunman under way

Imposter accounts, lax moderation, extremism and synthetic content could destroy trust in everything we read online

Justice minister David Lammy’s push for more judge-only hearings for less serious crimes angers senior legal figures

US securities watchdog is questioning what investors were told about exposure to the now-collapsed car parts group

Investors welcomed Budget’s fiscal rigour, giving the chancellor the benefit of the doubt on implementation, productivity and growth for now

The fiscal watchdog’s error is worse than other Budget leaks because it exists solely to improve the process

Industry chiefs say they will offer worse odds and direct investment out of Britain after being targeted at the Budget

US president says country will not be invited to Miami meeting following latest diplomatic spat

Immigration falls sharply in the year to June alongside slight rise in people leaving

Decision is boost for district and comes as boss Jamie Dimon praises UK chancellor Rachel Reeves

Italian defence group to show AI system that will connect equipment and platforms to protect nations from air threats

Bosses accuse chancellor of not delivering on Labour’s pledge to boost output

‘Naughty step’ created by corporate governance guidelines around investor support for salary increases, says Julia Hoggett

Alibaba and ByteDance shift development to south-east Asia to sidestep US curbs

Backlash over role played in talks by executives from companies including Rolex and Richemont

The chancellor’s failure to drive growth and cut spending leaves future levy rises on the cards